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New infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny

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  • Sarah Todd

  • June 18, 2026

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    Infant botulism cases have surged due to contaminated formulas from brands like ByHeart and Nara Organics, raising safety concerns.

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    Parents are misled into believing that higher-priced formulas are safer, despite all formulas being subject to similar safety regulations.

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    The FDA is investigating the contamination sources linked to ByHeart and Nara, focusing on dairy-based ingredients and production processes.

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    No deaths have been reported from the recent outbreaks, but consumer confidence in formula safety is declining amid rising concerns.

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    The infant formula market is highly concentrated, with four companies controlling 90%, prompting calls for more competition and safety measures.

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New infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny

  • by Sarah Todd

  • June 18, 2026

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