CHICAGO (WLS) -- Batches of powdered infant formula were recalled after babies in Illinois showed botulism symptoms, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Saturday.

Two infants in Illinois consumed ByHeart powdered infant formula, IDPH said.

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"IDPH urges parents and guardians to avoid using the recalled ByHeart infant formula till further notice," a health alert read in part.

IDPH said ByHeart Inc. recalled two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula on Saturday.

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"Botulism is an illness caused by a bacterial toxin, which can produce life-threatening symptoms including muscle weakness, fatigue, and gastrointestinal distress," th

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