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Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:56 AM Nov 11

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/preliminary-tests-find-germ-that-causes-botulism-in-byheart-baby-formula

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

Health Nov 10, 2025 12:08 PM EST

Preliminary tests showed that ByHeart baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak, California health officials said.

The outbreak has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states. No deaths have been reported.

“Consumers in possession of this product should stop using it immediately,” the California Department of Public Health said in a statement late Saturday.

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