SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) - ByHeart baby formula has been recalled by the Illinois Department of Public Health after two Illinois babies show symptoms of suspected botulism.

They said babies and children in ten other states have also shown symptoms.

Botulism is an illness caused by a bacterial toxin, which can produce life-threatening symptoms including muscle weakness, fatigue, and gastrointestinal distress. Botulism can be in foods that look and taste normally, which means consumers cannot inspect food on their own for botulism safety.

IDPH officials reported ByHeart Inc. recalled two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:

Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

IDPH reported other lots are being investigated in relation to the outb

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