FDA, CDC Probe Infant Botulism Cases Linked To Recalled Formula

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Federal and state officials are investigating 13 cases of infant botulism linked to recalled ByHeart formula. The affected infants were hospitalized, and parents are urged to discard the products and sanitize surfaces. ByHeart says the recall was issued out of caution and emphasizes its commitment to safety and transparency.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:03Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases of infant botulism

00:07in 10 states linked to recalled by heart anchored baby formula, according to CBS News.

00:13All affected infants were hospitalized after consuming products from two lots of whole

00:18nutrition infant formula. Infant botulism occurs when bacteria in the large intestine

00:23produce harmful toxins. No deaths have been reported. The FDA and CDC said the formula

00:30accounted for about 1% of national sales and advised parents to discard recalled products,

00:36sanitize surfaces, and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.

00:40By heart president Mia Funt said the company issued the recall out of an abundance of caution,

00:46emphasizing its commitment to infant safety and transparency.

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