A nationwide recall has been issued for all ByHeart organic baby formula products following reports of a distressing outbreak of infant botulism, affecting at least 15 infants across 12 states.
The toxic bacteria Clostridium botulinum has been linked to this severe illness, which poses potentially life-threatening risks, particularly to infants under 12 months old.
Parents are urgently advised to immediately stop using any ByHeart formula and dispose of the products as symptoms of botulism can take weeks to develop, delaying critical medical intervention.
Federal health authorities, including the CDC and FDA, are intensively investigating the outbreak and monitoring the alarming rise in cases linked to the recalled products.
Reports highlight that states such as Arizona, California, and Texas have confirmed cases of the illness, raising significant safety concerns for parents nationwide.
The crisis has sparked renewed attention to the safety regulations surrounding baby formula production, emphasizing the vital need for stringent oversight in protecting vulnerable infants.