Two infant botulism outbreaks linked to powdered formula prompt call for action
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Bill Marler
Summary
The article discusses two recent outbreaks of infant botulism in the U.S. traced to powdered whole-milk infant formula. The first outbreak, linked to ByHeart, hospitalized 48 babies across 17 states, and the second, linked to Nara Organics, hospitalized three more infants. The author represents many of the affected families and reveals that both outbreaks likely stem from the same upstream supply stream. The piece calls for reader input on next steps in addressing this public health crisis.
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· 3 pulledIn the last seven months this country has had two outbreaks of infant botulism, both traced to powdered whole-milk infant formula.
The first, tied to ByHeart, sickened 48 babies across 17 states — every one of them hospitalized.
Two outbreaks. One ingredient. And, as reporting now confirms, likely the same upstream supply stream.
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