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botulism

[boch-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈbɒtʃ əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
food poisoning
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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

At least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected, California health officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

A total of 15 infants with suspected or confirmed cases of botulism have been reported in a dozen states, the FDA said Tuesday.

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