Lincoln, NE — All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled, which includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. This recall has been expanded from two lot numbers (LOT: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”) and LOT: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)) to include all products. Retailers selling this product in Nebraska include Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods Market.
No cases related to this outbreak have been reported in Nebraska at this time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 15 infant botulism cases across 12 states linked to this outbreak. Currently, no deaths have been reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises parents and caregivers to stop using any ByHeart infant formula products immediately. Either throw it away or return it to the location where it was purchased. Wash all items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages parents and caregivers to seek immediate medical care if an infant has any of the following symptoms, regardless of exposure to this product:
- Difficulty sucking or swallowing during feedings
- Poor feedings
- Loss of head control
- Decreased facial expression
- Weak or altered cry
- Loss of muscle tone
Symptoms of infant botulism may take several weeks to develop following exposure. Infants who consumed the recalled formula should be closely monitored by their parents or caregivers. If untreated, infant botulism causes progressive paralysis leading to breathing difficulties, hospitalization, or death. CDC recommends that any clinician treating a patient with suspected infant botulism immediately call the Infant Botulism and Treatment Prevention Program at 510-231-7600 for case consultation, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do NOT wait for laboratory confirmation.
For additional information, please visit the FDA or the CDC Botulism website.
