What to Know About Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Baby Formula

The number of cases has risen to 15.

ByHeart infant formula. Courtesy of the FDA

At least 15 babies have been sickened during a recent outbreak of infant botulism.

Nine of the cases have been confirmed as infant botulism type A, with results for the other cases pending, Dr. Erica Pan, health officer for the California Department of Public Health, said on Nov. 10.