The CDC describes 2 genetically unrelated outbreaks of Listeria monocytogenes infections (outbreak A and outbreak B) linked to packaged salads from 2 different firms that were investigated simultaneously in 2021. Combined, the outbreaks caused 30 illnesses, 27 hospitalizations, and 4 deaths over 8 years. Those investigations led to recalls of product from 2 different firms and highlight […]
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 […]
The New York Times reported this afternoon: A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than 2,500 dead insects in a food production area. ByHeart, the company linked to a botulism outbreak in infants, shut down one of its manufacturing plants […]
Since this outbreak broke early last Saturday, I have learned far too much about Infant Botulism. I have now spoken with a half dozen experts and nearly 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 formula as a […]
November 13, 2025 One additional Washington resident has been added to this outbreak, bringing the total to 10 cases – 9 Washington residents and 1 Oregon resident. All cases report illness onsets before the cheese was recalled on October 24, 2025. November 6, 2025 Samples of Twin Sisters Creamery cheese have tested positive for two […]
The lawsuits filed Wednesday could be the first of many legal actions against ByHeart, said Bill Marler, a Seattle food safety lawyer who represents Dexter. “This company potentially faces an existential crisis,” he said. The parents of at least two babies sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak are suing the makers of the ByHeart baby formula at […]
One thing about preparing for a lawsuit is digging deep into the facts and the science. One of the recent refrains in this ByHeart infant formula Botulism Outbreak, is how could we have know? Well, you likely could have. Here are some abstracts of discussion of that risk. Infant botulism is now the most common […]
ByHeart Brand Linked to Outbreak that Sickened 15 in 12 states Bainbridge Island, WA – A lawsuit was filed today in court on behalf of Stephen and Yurany Dexter, parents of E.D.( a minor), against ByHeart, Inc. The Dexter’s are represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm and O’Steen, MacLeod & Combs PLC […]
Be thankful to the paid and unpaid public servants who are doing the hard work to protect you and your family. As of November 10, 2025, this outbreak includes 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 12 states – Arizona 1, California 2, Illinois 2, Kentucky 1, Minnesota 1, North Carolina 1, New […]
We are in the middle of an infant formula manufacturer sickening babies with Botulism, and we are figuratively throwing the food safety baby out with to soon to be unregulated bath water. We are so stupid and greedy, we care more about lobbyists that we do about infants – WTF! Sorry to the folks at […]
What is Infant Botulism? Infant botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by the ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores, which can grow in the intestines of infants (typically those under one year old) and produce a potent toxin. This condition usually occurs when infants consume contaminated foods, particularly honey, which is known to harbor spores. […]
As of November 10, 2025, this outbreak includes 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 12 states – Arizona 1, California 2, Illinois 2, Kentucky 1, Minnesota 1, North Carolina 1, New Jersey 1, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania 1, Rhode Island 1, Texas 2, Washington 1. Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. For […]
AP Reports again: ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.
Here it is directly from ByHeart’s website after they spent the day on Zoom with consumer groups trying to convince them the of “alternative facts.” DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 An Open Letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Together with the FDA, CDC and other state public health agencies, we share a common goal: […]
“These mice got sick really quickly” Associated Press reports that an outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Nine cases of infant botulism type A have been confirmed, with results on six others pending, said Dr. Erica Pan, […]
The primary difference between infant and adult botulism lies in the cause and mechanism of infection: adults typically get botulism from ingesting the pre-formed Clostridium botulinum toxin in contaminated food, while infants get sick from ingesting the bacterial spores, which then grow and produce the toxin inside their immature digestive tracts. Feature Infant Botulism Adult Botulism (Foodborne) Primary Cause Ingestion of bacterial spores, […]