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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonel Aleccia

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

Infant Botulism Formula Recall - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Preliminary tests showed that ByHeart baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak, California health officials said.

The outbreak has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states. No deaths have been reported.

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