18 States Now Have Cases of Potentially Deadly Infant Illness, Health Officials Say

The outbreak of infant botulism has expanded to 39 cases across 18 states.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak, Md., on June 5, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Cases of infant botulism linked to formula have now been reported across 18 states, federal health officials said on Dec. 3.

Some 39 infants with confirmed exposure to infant formula made by ByHeart Whole Nutrition and suspected or confirmed cases of infant botulism have been recorded as of Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in statements. The cases have been reported in 18 states.