Baby formula maker ByHeart Inc has decided to recall some of its powdered formula after 13 infants were diagnosed with botulism following the consumption of its product, news agency Bloomberg reported.

The Centers for Disease Control and the FDA are currently probing 13 reported cases of infant botulism and hospitalizations in 10 states. The affected babies had consumed ByHeart brand powdered infant formula.

Infant botulism can cause breathing issues and muscle paralysis and will need weeks of hospitalization, according to the CDC. Botulism can be fatal, however there are treatments for the disease. So far, there are no reported deaths of this specific outbreak.

Some of the symptoms of include choking, constipation, drooping eyelids and weakness.

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