Cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow nationwide, including right here in Washington.

The company reported late Wednesday that laboratory tests confirmed that some formula samples were contaminated with the type of bacteria that has sickened more than 30 babies in the outbreak.

“We have just learned that [our] tests identified Clostridium botulinum in some samples of ByHeart formula,” the company stated. “We immediately notified the FDA of those findings, and we are working to investigate the facts, conduct ongoing testing to identify the source, and ensure this does not happen to families again.

“We continue to urge parents and caregivers to stop using ByHeart formula immediately, monitor your child for symptoms of infant bot

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