Overview
- The case was reported Monday and the infant remains hospitalized, with treatment to include BabyBIG as confirmatory testing continues, according to the Maine CDC.
- Federal guidance instructs that no one should consume ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula while the FDA investigation is underway and households should discard any product on hand.
- ByHeart expanded its voluntary recall from two lots to all powdered cans and Anywhere Pack pouches sold nationwide last week.
- The CDC reported 23 confirmed or suspected infant botulism cases connected to the outbreak as of Friday, and all involved hospitalization.
- Parents are urged to watch for symptoms, clean items that contacted the formula with hot, soapy water, and stay vigilant because onset can take up to 30 days.