by Jennifer Porter Gore

An infant formula manufacturer has announced a nationwide recall after an outbreak of botulism, traced to tainted batches of its product, hospitalized 15 babies in a dozen states.

The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered formula, announced on the company’s website, comes as the Food and Drug Administration investigates as many as 84 serious cases of infant botulism dating back to August. Authorities say the formula was contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the potentially deadly bacteria that causes botulism.

“We’re writing to you today to tell you that we have decided to voluntarily recall all ByHeart formula nationwide” including cans and portable, single-serving packets, according to a statement on the company’s website. “This decision was made to ens

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