botulism

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In November 2025, all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products were recalled for possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that causes botulism, an extremely deadly illness.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

In February, the CDC confirmed 28 infant botulism and 20 cases of probable infant botulism linked to the formula.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Infant formula that could have been tainted with botulism remained on Target shelves after a recall, according to federal officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart’s infant formula might be contaminated with spores that cause botulism, the FDA said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

A few primitive forms, such as the botulism and tetanus bacilli, manage to survive even today only in oxygen-free environments.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan