Baby formula recalled as CDC investigates cases of infant botulism

Name: Baby formula recalled as CDC investigates cases of infant botulism
Uploaded: 2025-11-10T14:18:29.237Z
Duration: 39 s
Description: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more than a dozen cases of infant botulism tied to the formula brand ByHeart, prompting a voluntary recall of the product. Officials say there have been 13 cases across 10 states since August. No deaths have been reported.

CBS America · 1 month ago

CBS America

1 month ago

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more than a dozen cases of infant botulism tied to the formula brand ByHeart, prompting a voluntary recall of the product. Officials say there have been 13 cases across 10 states since August. No deaths have been reported.

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CDC is investigating over a dozen infant botulism cases linked to Byheart formula.
Thirteen cases have been reported across ten states since August. 10s
Symptoms include poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, and decreased facial expression. 15s
All 13 affected children were hospitalized and treated; no deaths have been reported. 23s
Byheart is recalling two batches of Whole Nutrition infant formula with a December 1, 2026 use by date. 28s