The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have reported that eight additional infants have been hospitalized due to an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This brings the total number of hospitalized infants to 31 across 15 states , as of Wednesday (November 19).

The outbreak involves the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can cause severe illness in infants. Symptoms include constipation, poor feeding, and difficulty swallowing, which can progress to respiratory difficulties. The outbreak investigation is ongoing, with the CDC, FDA, and the California Department of Public Health working together to trace the source of contamination.

ByHeart Inc. has voluntarily recalled all batches o

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