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 […]
The Outbreak: The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and other state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which is […]
A possible E. coli Outbreak at the Arizona State Fair Petting Zoo. It all brought back memories of another tragedy that happened decade ago across the country. In September 2015 two children, Myles Herschaft and Colton Guay, were diagnosed with E. coli O111. The incubation period (i.e., the time between exposure to a bacteria and onset of […]
The Arizona Republic reports: Arizona health officials were investigating whether an E. coli outbreak that hashospitalized multiple children was tied to the State Fair. Maricopa County health officials confirmed they were trying to trace the source of the virulent outbreak, which parents and advocates said might have originated at the fair’s petting zoo. “I can […]
DO NOT CONSUME: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. The Outbreak: The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and other state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak […]
Note: Product may have been purchased online. For those who read this blog I assume the irony is not lost here. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has instructed the trade to suspend the import of all ByHeart brand infant formula following a voluntary recall in the United States due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. […]
Key Facts: AP has been relentless on leaning in on this outbreak and informing the public. Here is the latest:
From ByHeart tonight: To families everywhere, Our core mission has always been protecting babies. After the FDA informed us of the infant botulism outbreak on November 7, we immediately partnered with IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, a global leader in Food Safety testing, to test cans of ByHeart formula, and conducted a nationwide recall. We have […]
Full Complaint As of November 19, 2025, this outbreak includes 31 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 15 states: Arizona 3, California 4, Idaho 1, Illinois 2, Kentucky 1, Maine 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 2, North Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, Oregon 3, Pennsylvania 1, Rhode Island 1, Texas 6 and Washington 2 […]
As of November 19, 2025, this outbreak includes 31 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 15 states Arizona 3California 4Idaho 1Illinois 2Kentucky 1Maine 1Michigan 1Minnesota 2North Carolina 2New Jersey 1Oregon 3Pennsylvania 1Rhode Island 1Texas 6Washington 2 Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. For 27 cases with illness onset information available, illnesses started […]
If the above fellow says the below, you really must pay attention: Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate medical […]
FILED COMPLAINT We have filed the second of what will be dozens more lawsuits against ByHeart today in Federal Court in California on behalf of a family whose baby was hospitalized with infant botulism after consuming botulism-tainted ByHeart formula. Since the announcement a week ago last Saturday, Marler Clark has been contacted by over a […]
Say, food safety people, what questions do you have?
Since this outbreak broke early last Saturday a week ago, I have learned far too much about Infant Botulism. I have now spoken with a half dozen experts and over a dozen parents of victims whose illnesses span from February 2025 to a few days ago. Interestingly, several of the early 2025 cases identified ByHeart […]
With the product being sold online, several countries are warning their citizens of the risk of infant botulism. The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory regarding an international alert about contaminated ByHeart Whole Nutrition baby formula, which has been linked to multiple cases of infant botulism. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
A total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria were reported from two states. Sick people’s samples were collected from December 3, 2023, to September 9, 2024. Of the 10 people with information available, all 10 were hospitalized. One death was reported from Nevada. Here is the Warning Letter in full: September 5, 2025 WARNING […]