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The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control officials said they are testing leftover formula to investigate the origin of the contamination. (File pic)
NEW YORK: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart Inc agreed to recall some of its powdered formula after 13 infants were diagnosed with botulism after consuming the product.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating 13 reported cases of infant botulism and hospitalisations in 10 states.
All the babies affected had consumed ByHeart brand powdered infant formula.
Infant botulism can lead to breathing difficulties and muscle paralysis and require weeks of hospitalisation, according to the CDC.
Although it can be fatal, there are treatments for the toxin. There are no reported deaths of this specific outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and the the Food and Drug Administration are investigating 13 reported cases of infant botulism and hospitalisations in 10 states.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control officials said they are testing leftover formula to investigate the origin of the contamination. (File pic)
NEW YORK: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart Inc agreed to recall some of its powdered formula after 13 infants were diagnosed with botulism after consuming the product.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating 13 reported cases of infant botulism and hospitalisations in 10 states.
All the babies affected had consumed ByHeart brand powdered infant formula.
Infant botulism can lead to breathing difficulties and muscle paralysis and require weeks of hospitalisation, according to the CDC.
Although it can be fatal, there are treatments for the toxin. There are no reported deaths of this specific outbreak.
