ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning parents against using a recalled powdered infant formula that has been linked to suspected cases of botulism in Illinois and several other states.

Officials said two Illinois infants are showing symptoms of botulism after consuming ByHeart powdered infant formula.

ByHeart Inc. recalled two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula on Nov. 8. Both formulas are marked with a use-by date of Dec. 1, 2026. This includes: • Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026") • Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")

The batch code and use-by date can be found on the bottom of the can.

Photos courtesy of the FDA

The IDPH, CDC and FDA are investigating other lots of the ByHeart infant formula. More lots may be recall

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