Dangerous Baby Formula Botulism Outbreak in Minnesota

Minnesota is among 12 states where Baby Formula containing a rare but serious illness or Botulism.

Health officials are urging parents and caregivers to immediately discard or return ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula following a multistate botulism outbreak that includes a Minnesota case.

ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula-FDA / Camva

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is investigating the incident as part of a nationwide outbreak affecting 12 states. ByHeart has issued a voluntary recall of all infant formula products sold across the country.

Outbreak Details

As of November 10, 2025, 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism have been reported after exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula.

The affected infants range in age from 16 to 157 days, with illness onset dates spanning from August 9 to November 10, 2025.

All 15 infants required hospitalization, though no deaths have been reported. Laboratory testing continues for some cases as health officials work to confirm diagnoses.

Affected states include:

Arizona
California
Illinois
Minnesota
New Jersey
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Washington

What Parents Should Do

If you have ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered infant formula in your home, do not use it. Discard the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase.

Parents who have used this formula and notice symptoms in their infant should seek immediate medical attention.

Contact your healthcare provider or local health department with any concerns about potential exposure to this recalled formula.