botulism

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All three infants, who ranged in age from two months to five months, were hospitalized and treated with a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat infant botulism, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

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

Even botulism, the deadliest toxin ever known, needed at least 1 nanogram per kilogram to kill a human.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera