Executive Summary
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a public alert for ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
- The warning is linked to an investigation into 13 infant botulism cases across ten states, including one hospitalization in Pennsylvania.
- Consumers are advised to avoid lots 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2 with a ‘use by’ date of December 1, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued an alert regarding specific lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following a multi-state investigation into cases of infant botulism. The advisory comes after thirteen cases were identified across ten states, prompting a recall of the product.
According to a release from health officials, one infant in Pennsylvania was recently hospitalized after consuming the formula and is now in recovery. The product under investigation is a milk-based powder formula with iron designed for infants from birth to 12 months.
The department urges consumers to immediately stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula with lot numbers 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2. The affected cans are marked with a “use by” date of December 1, 2026, which can be found on the bottom of the packaging.
Families are advised to check their supply of infant formula and discard any products matching the recalled lot numbers. The investigation into the botulism cases is ongoing.