It’s Monday, November 10, 2025. As an Arctic blast sweeps across much of the U.S., stay warm and stay informed with today’s Food Safety News. We’re covering urgent updates, from a serious infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula to new Salmonella risks tied to moringa powder.
Federal and state officials are investigating an outbreak of infant botulism traced to ByHeart brand formula powder.
As of Nov. 8, there were 13 confirmed patients across 10 states: Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.
The California Department of Public Health is working with other state health departments and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
Preliminary testing of one sample of the formula by the CDPH laboratory suggests the presence of the bacterium that causes botulism.
The same company whose infant formula is now under recall in relation to an outbreak of botulism poisoning cases recalled its product in 2022 because of contamination with cronobacter. And, in 2023, the FDA warned the company, ByHeart Inc., about unsanitary conditions at its production facility.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter infections linked to unpasteurized, raw milk.
The department has not named a specific dairy but has issued a general warning about the dangers of raw milk.
The FDA has expanded its investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Richmond illnesses to include Africa Imports moringa powder supplement.
An Australian survey has revealed many people incorrectly blame food poisoning on the last thing they ate.
The Food Safety Information Council released findings from a national study ahead of Australian Food Safety Week which runs from Nov. 8 to 15. The poll conducted online in August included 1,221 people over the age of 18.
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Thank you for relying on Food Safety News to keep you informed about critical food safety developments. We’ll continue following the ByHeart investigation closely and will be back tomorrow with the latest on outbreaks, recalls, and efforts to ensure your food is safe.
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