{"id":24082,"date":"2025-11-09T01:56:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T09:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/recall-initiated-for-formula-linked-to-infant-botulism-in-california-9-other-states-daily-news\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T01:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T09:56:43","slug":"recall-initiated-for-formula-linked-to-infant-botulism-in-california-9-other-states-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/recall-initiated-for-formula-linked-to-infant-botulism-in-california-9-other-states-daily-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Recall initiated for formula linked to infant botulism in California, 9 other states \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recall Initiated for Formula Linked to Infant Botulism<\/h1>\n

Introduction to the Recall<\/h2>\n

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.<\/p>\n

ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company\u2019s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Affected Areas and Products<\/h2>\n

All 13 infants were hospitalized after consuming formula from two lots: 206VABP\/251261P2 and 206VABP\/251131P2.
\nThe cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.<\/p>\n

Investigation and Precautions<\/h2>\n

No deaths were reported. The FDA said it was investigating how the contamination happened and whether it affected any other products.
\nAvailable online and through major retailers, the product accounted for an estimated 1% of national formula sales, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
\nPeople who bought the recalled formula should record the lot number if possible before throwing it out or returning it to where it was purchased, the CDC said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Safety Measures for Consumers<\/h2>\n

They should use a dishwasher or hot, soapy water to clean items and surfaces that touched the formula. And they should seek medical care right away if an infant has consumed recalled formula and then had poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing or decreased facial expression.
\nInfant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine.
\nSymptoms can take weeks to develop, so parents should keep vigilant, the CDC said.<\/p>\n

Company Response and Further Information<\/h2>\n

A ByHeart spokesperson did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Saturday.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The recall of ByHeart’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to its link with infant botulism cases across 10 states, including California, underscores the importance of vigilance in ensuring the safety of infant formula. Parents and caregivers are advised to check the lot numbers of their formula and follow the guidelines provided by the CDC to prevent any potential harm.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n