The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public hotline for concerned parents and caregivers with questions about infant botulism. The public can reach CDPH directly toll-free at 1-833-398-2022. The public hotline, […]
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 […]
November 14, 2025 Press Release Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro released a letter she wrote to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary requesting the Food and Drug Administration facility inspection records for ByHeart, following reporting that the company’s infant formula was linked to an infant botulism outbreak: “There must never be a question in parents’ minds that […]
Parents and guardians should immediately stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. This additional case has not yet been added to CDC numbers. A Pierce County infant was diagnosed Nov. 13, 2025, with suspected infant botulism. The infant is being treated at a local hospital. The infant reportedly consumed formula that has now been linked […]
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 […]