The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
AP Reports again: ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.
Here it is directly from ByHeart’s website after they spent the day on Zoom with consumer groups trying to convince them the of “alternative facts.” DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 An Open Letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Together with the FDA, CDC and other state public health agencies, we share a common goal: […]
“These mice got sick really quickly” Associated Press reports that an outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Nine cases of infant botulism type A have been confirmed, with results on six others pending, said Dr. Erica Pan, […]
The primary difference between infant and adult botulism lies in the cause and mechanism of infection: adults typically get botulism from ingesting the pre-formed Clostridium botulinum toxin in contaminated food, while infants get sick from ingesting the bacterial spores, which then grow and produce the toxin inside their immature digestive tracts. Feature Infant Botulism Adult Botulism (Foodborne) Primary Cause Ingestion of bacterial spores, […]
Here is the Link. The FDA conducted its next inspection eleven months later. According to information posted on the FDA’s inspection data dashboard, investigators uncovered several serious problems. Tip o’ the pen to efoodalert.
2022 ByHealth Formula Recall Announcement Company Announcement Date: December 11, 2022 FDA Publish Date: December 11, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii Company Name: ByHeart Brand Name: ByHeart Product Description: Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12months The product being recalled is […]
Bill Marler, food safety advocate and foodborne illness attorney since 1993, whose Seattle area law firm, Marler Clark’s work was recently profiled in the Netflix documentary “Poisoned,” The Dirty Truth about your Food, is calling on ByHeart to pay the medical bills and lost wages of the families of victims of the Botulism outbreak in the United States that has so far […]
According to the ByHeart’s website, ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula was sold through their website ByHeart.com and through retail stores nationwide, including Amazon, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, SamsClub.com and others. CDPH’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program Noted Case Increase, Launching National Investigation What You Need to Know The California Department of Public Health […]
Symptoms of infant botulism can take as long as several weeks to develop, so parents should remain vigilant if they used the recalled lots of infant formula. Infant botulism is a notifiable disease. All suspected cases must be reported to the state public health department. The Outbreak As of November 8, 2025, 13 infants with […]
According to a ByHeart release, ByHeart was notified by the FDA on November 7, 2025 of an estimated 83 cases of infant botulism that were reported nationwide since August 2025. Of these, the FDA also noted that 13 infants received ByHeart formula at some point. The FDA has not identified a direct link between any […]
With 13 babies sick in 10 states we need to do more to protect infant formula. What is Botulism? Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.[1] Unlike Clostridium perfringens, which requires the ingestion of large numbers of viable cells to cause symptoms, the symptoms of botulism […]
Epidemiologic data The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona, California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas (2), Washington. […]
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least eleven people were recently sickened by such products. While most milk products sold in the state are pasteurized, meaning they have been treated with heat to kill viruses, germs, […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]
A total of 27 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1. One […]