Overview
- Federal officials report 31 hospitalized infants in 15 states since August, ranging from about 2 weeks to 6 months old, with the latest case on Nov. 13 and no deaths to date.
- Despite a nationwide recall of all powdered products, investigators found recalled cans still for sale in Oregon, Minnesota, and Arizona, including nine Oregon stores and four Minnesota sites.
- FDA teams have inspected ByHeart facilities in Allerton, Iowa, and Portland, Oregon, with inspection findings pending.
- California confirmed botulism-associated bacteria in an opened can linked to a sick infant, while the company says no unopened cans have tested positive.
- Health officials urge caregivers to stop using ByHeart formula, label remaining cans “DO NOT USE,” retain them for up to a month for possible testing, and note sales were through major retailers, with Walmart removing stock and notifying customers.