ByHeart Formula Botulism Scare: Investigators Scramble to Find Contamination Source
A recent outbreak of infant botulism has been linked to ByHeart brand powdered formula, with at least 37 infants affected. The California Department of Health found Clostridium botulinum bacteria in an opened can of formula, leading to a nationwide recall of specific batches, and eventually all ByHeart products. Despite the recall, the FDA reports that ByHeart formula remains on store shelves in multiple states, including major retailers. Investigations are underway to determine how the formula became contaminated, with concerns that the outbreak may expand as officials review earlier cases.
John Q. Hosedrinker