ByHeart Baby Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Outbreak: Concerns and Controversy
A recall has been issued for specific lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after the FDA linked the product to a multi-state infant botulism outbreak. The recall includes two lots of the powdered formula with December 1 “use by” dates, following reports of 13 children being hospitalized since August. The FDA is advising parents and caregivers to discard the affected product and monitor infants for botulism symptoms, with cases reported across ten states. Although ByHeart has not confirmed a direct link through their own testing, they are taking this proactive measure, and the FDA is investigating the source of contamination.
John Q. Hosedrinker