"Tests by an independent food safety laboratory found Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces toxins that can lead to potentially life-threatening illness in babies younger than 1, the company said on its website. ByHeart officials said they notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the findings but did not specify how many samples were tested or how many were positive."
"The lab results come as investigators in at least three states found ByHeart formula still for sale even after the New York-based company recalled all products nationwide, officials told The Associated Press. At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August, federal health officials said Wednesday. They range in age from about 2 weeks to about 6 months, with the most recent case reported on Nov. 13."
ByHeart reported laboratory tests confirmed that some formula samples contained Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum produces toxins that can cause potentially life-threatening infantile botulism in babies younger than one. At least 31 infants across 15 states have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August; ages range from about 2 weeks to about 6 months. No deaths have been reported. Investigators in at least three states found ByHeart formula still for sale despite a nationwide recall, and state checks in Oregon, Minnesota and Arizona removed some recalled products. ByHeart reported it notified federal regulators and said it is conducting ongoing testing and investigation to identify the source. Businesses and consumers are urged to remain alert and remove recalled products from sale or use.
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