Infant Botulism Cases Increase to 37 amid Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Baby Formula Angel SaundersNovember 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM 0 ByHeart ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula At least 37 babies have been hospitalized after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the product recall to botulism Despite the recall, the FDA warned that the baby formula is still being sold in multiple American stores The number of hospitalized infants has risen amid a recall for ByHeart baby formula connected to a botulism outbreak.
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At least 37 babies have been hospitalized after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the product recall to botulism
Despite the recall, the FDA warned that the baby formula is still being sold in multiple American stores
The number of hospitalized infants has risen amid a recall for ByHeart baby formula connected to a botulism outbreak.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a Wednesday, Nov. 26, press release, that it is investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, which has left 37 infants hospitalized.
Illnesses began on Aug. 9, and 17 states have since been affected. No deaths have been reported at this time.
PEOPLE did not immediately receive a response from ByHeart.
"The safety and well‑being of every infant who uses our formula is, and always will be, our highest priority," Mia Funt, co-founder and president of ByHeart, said in a statement on Nov. 11.
"This nationwide recall reflects our commitment to protecting babies and giving families clear, actionable information. Alongside this recall, we are conducting a comprehensive investigation to do our part to get the answers parents expect and deserve," Funt added.
On Wednesday, the FDA said it received reports that the recalled formula was still being found on store shelves in multiple states, including Walmart, Target and Kroger locations. The organization also named Sprouts Organic Market, Safeway, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Albertson's, Whole Foods, Wegman's and Publix locations, among others.
"All ByHeart infant formula products have been recalled, and these products should not be available for sale in stores or online. This includes all formula cans and single-serve 'anywhere pack' sticks," the FDA said.
ByHeart, which refers to itself as "a next-generation baby nutrition company," said it is "recalling all product from the market" as it works with the FDA to identify a root cause of the broader outbreak.
The company added that botulism is rare but serious, and shared symptoms to look for in infants, such as constipation, poor feeding, ptosis (drooping eyelid) and sluggish pupils.
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Symptoms can also include low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered cry, generalized weakness, respiratory difficulty, and possible respiratory arrest.
Those who have purchased the formula should "discontinue use and dispose of the product" immediately, ByHeart said in its statement.
Parents whose child is experiencing any of these symptoms are advised to seek medical care immediately.
Parents or caregivers who have questions can contact ByHeart at [email protected], or call 1 (833) 429 - 4327.
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