ADA COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho, Washington and Oregon have reported cases of infant botulism, which they believe to be linked to a recalled baby formula product.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and ByHeart Inc. announced a recall of all sizes and lot numbers of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula due to possible contamination and links to infant botulism.

The most recent case in the region was reported in Ada County on November 19 by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

It is the only reported case of infant botulism linked to the recall in Idaho and the Department of Health and Welfare said it was working with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Idaho’s public health districts to monitor and respond to the situation.

“While infant botulism is rare

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