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Infant Hospitalized in Nassau County After Consuming Recalled Baby Formula
11 Nov
Summary
- First suspected case of infant sickened by recalled formula in New York
- Preliminary tests show ByHeart brand formula contained bacteria linked to botulism
- 13 cases reported across 10 states, infant in Nassau County hospitalized
As of November 11th, 2025, Nassau County officials have announced the first suspected case of a baby in New York sickened by formula involved in a nationwide recall. Preliminary tests showed that ByHeart brand powdered baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak.
Cases have been reported across multiple states, with the CDC confirming 13 cases of infant botulism in 10 states, all involving infants who consumed the ByHeart brand formula. The affected states include Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.
While no cases have been confirmed in New York State, a suspected case has been reported in an infant under 1 year old in Nassau County, who consumed the impacted product. The infant is currently hospitalized in stable condition as authorities investigate the incident.
The nationwide recall and investigation into the contaminated formula are ongoing as of November 11th, 2025, with health officials urging parents to avoid the ByHeart brand and monitor their children for any signs of illness.
