Botulism Outbreak Spreads: ByHeart Formula Recall Expanded as Hospitalization Cases Rise to 31

Nov 20, 2025 05:02 pm CST

A dangerous botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has now affected 31 babies across 15 states, with recalled products still being found on store shelves despite a nationwide recall. Third-party testing has confirmed the presence of botulism-causing bacteria in the formula, prompting FDA warnings to consumers both domestically and internationally to immediately stop using all ByHeart products.