A nationwide infant botulism outbreak linked to powdered baby formula has raised serious concerns among health officials and parents alike. As of late November 2025, 31 infants from at least 15 states have been hospitalized , prompting a widespread recall of the implicated product. While no deaths have been reported, several cases have involved life-threatening complications, including one recent incident in Galveston County, Texas , drawing attention to the severity of the threat.
Health officials from the Galveston County Health District confirmed that a four-month-old infant was hospitalized after consuming the recalled formula , later testing positive for infant botulism. According to news sources, the baby is receiving treatment at Texas Children’s Hospital and is currently placed on

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