More Infant Botulism Cases Tied To Baby Formula: Recall Roundup

Federal health officials say more babies have gotten sick with infant botulism in an outbreak tied to baby formula, and a common nut used in holiday baking and sold at Costco has been recalled because it poses a salmonella risk.

Also in recent recall news, a popular nasal spray found to be contaminated with mold poses a “reasonable probability” that certain people could become seriously ill if they use it.

Sources for this report include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, and Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Infant Botulism Outbreak Expands: CDC

Ten more children have gotten sick in an infant botulism outbreak tied to baby formula, bringing the total in the current outbreak to 51 in 19 states, federal health officials said this week.

ByHeart Inc. recalled all of its infant formula products on Nov. 11. All lot numbers and all sizes of cans and single-serve packets of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula were included. The formula was sold at major retailers nationwide and also online.

California and Texas have reported the most cases of infant botulism in the current outbreak, with 13 and eight cases, respectively. Arizona has reported five cases, Oregon has reported four and Minnesota has reported three.

States that reported one or two cases of infant botulism were Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Infant botulism often starts with constipation, but is usually first noticed as difficulty feeding (sucking and swallowing), a weak and altered cry, and lack of head control, according to the CDC.

Nuts May Pose Salmonella Risk

American Nuts LLC is recalling Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Co. products sold at Costco and is advising customers not to eat them due to a risk of salmonella contamination.

The nuts in question were sold in a 20-ounce package, item #1840464, with lot code 307HMNC25L3.

The company said it is working with the Food and Drug Administration on the recall. Customers who bought the nuts can return them to their local Costco for a full refund.

Nasal Spray May Have Mold

Some bottles of a popular nasal spray sold nationwide have been recalled after testing showed yeast and mold at unsafe levels, the Food and Drug Administration announced.

Some bottles of a popular nasal spray sold nationwide have been recalled after testing showed yeast and mold at unsafe levels, the Food and Drug Administration announced.

MediNatura New Mexico voluntarily recalled a single lot of its ReBoost Nasal Spray on Wednesday after the discovery of the bacteria Achromobacter. The lot number is 224268 with an expiration date of December 2027.

Consumers who have the nasal spray on hand should “immediately” stop using it. The FDA said there is a “reasonable probability” that immunocompromised individuals who use the product will develop adverse health effects or even life-threatening infections.

Bath Baby Seats Pose Drowning Risk

About 8,960 bath baby seats sold on Amazon have been recalled because they’re unstable and pose a drowning risk, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall involves YCXXKJ-branded baby bath seats sold in blue, gray, pink, and yellow. The bath seats have two detachable arms that serve as a restraint, four suction cups on the bottom, and three toys: a duck, a turtle, and a whale.

“Model: YD-1958” is printed on a tracking label located on the back of the bath seat.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact BenTalk to request a full refund. More information is found on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

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