FDA Probes Infant Formula Botulism Incidents Across Three US States

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The FDA and CDC are looking into a multi-state incident of infant botulism that is associated with a certain brand of powdered formula, with either confirmed or suspected cases reported in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. All three cases are linked to the same organic powdered formula brand, which was available nationally via major retailers and online from July 2025 to June 2026. The FDA reached out to the manufacturer in mid-June, advising an immediate recall due to the seriousness of the illnesses. Authorities are urging parents and caregivers to discontinue use of the affected formula right away and to keep any opened containers for testing purposes. Health officials anticipate that lab results pinpointing the source of the contamination will be available within weeks.

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00:00This is an urgent one for parents.

00:02The FDA and CDC are investigating infant botulism cases tied to a specific powdered formula brand,

00:09confirmed across California, Pennsylvania, and Washington State.

00:13All three cases involve the same organic formula, which was sold nationally through major retailers,

00:19and online from last July through this June.

00:22The FDA contacted the manufacturer just days ago,

00:26recommending an immediate recall because of how severe these illnesses can be.

00:30If you have this formula in your home right now,

00:33officials say stop using it immediately and hold on to any opened containers for testing.

00:39Health authorities expect lab results identifying the exact contamination source within the coming weeks.

00:45Check FDA8gov today if your child uses powdered formula.

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