Parents of 2 Babies Sickened by Infant Botulism Sue Formula Maker ByHeart

Both lawsuits alleged that ByHeart was negligent in the manufacturing, distribution, storage, and sale of its products.
Parents of 2 Babies Sickened by Infant Botulism Sue Formula Maker ByHeart
Stephen and Yurany Dexter hold their 4-month-old daughter, who was recently hospitalized for botulism, at their home in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Nov. 12, 2025. Cheyanne Mumphrey/AP Photo
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Two families whose babies were hospitalized with infant botulism have filed lawsuits against ByHeart, the baby formula company that issued a nationwide recall after its products were linked to an outbreak.

ByHeart expanded its recall on Nov. 11 to cover all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack, after 15 infants across 12 states were reported to have suspected or confirmed botulism after consuming its formula. All the infants have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date.