11/12/2025
ByHeart Formula Recall: What Parents Need to Know
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Health officials have been investigating cases of infant botulism possibly linked to ByHeart formula. There are 15 infants in 12 states that have been diagnosed with infant botulism who were fed this formula. At this time, the source of contamination is unconfirmed.
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ByHeart has recalled all of their infant formula. If you have any of their formula, immediately stop giving it to your baby! You can switch to a different type of formula with similar components. Please clean and sanitize all items and surfaces that may have touched the formula with hot soapy water or by using the dishwasher.
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When should I be worried that my baby possibly has botulism?
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Signs and symptoms of infant botulism include constipation (the usual first sign), weak sucking and difficulty feeding, droopy eyelids, weak cry, decreased facial movement, difficulty swallowing, loss of head control, and floppy arms and legs. These symptoms can take weeks to develop and worsen over time. If your baby is displaying any of these signs, please call your pediatrician!
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Read the two associated articles found at the link in our bio for more information!
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