SEATTLE , Nov. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona (1), California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (2), Washington (1).

"Botulism, especially in children, can be severe and even deadly," said Bill Marler, managing partner at Marler Clark, Inc., PS, The Food Safety Law Firm. "This is the first time that I have seen botulism in a dried powdered product. The fact that it is designed for infant consumption should be concerning to all," added Marler.

Outbreak Facts

The IBTPP reported an increase in number o

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