Recalls and Alerts: November 19, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Update): CDC reports 31 confirmed and suspect cases in 15 states of infant botulism thought to be linked to consumption of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products. All 31 victims were hospitalized. There have been no deaths.

United States

No Alerts

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Phidelia Premium Products, Master Delight, Nutime, East Indian Supermarket, Mirch Masala Groceries Inc., Bulk Mart, Koko Berry, Alzahraa Halal Meat Inc., The Brazilian Confectionery Inc., Chocolada Enterprises Inc., Saadi Nuts, Haftseen Supermarket, GNDD Trading, Strictly Bulk Emporium Inc., Princes Pastries Ltd., Ehsan Foods Canada Ltd., Al Shami Sweets, Viola Gourmet recall various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls Favourit, The Chef’s Choice, Earthy & Aromatic Sage (150g; Batch code L25289228; Best before June 2027) due to possible foreign matter contamination (large pieces of stalk and bark).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores Herbes De Provence (14g; Batch code L25315225; Best before September 2027) due to possible foreign matter contamination (large pieces of stalk and bark).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Infant botulism outbreak expands to more states

November 19, 2025

The infant botulism outbreak linked to consumption of powdered infant formula has expanded to encompass 15 states, according to an update released today by the CDC.

Confirmed and suspect cases now total 31 infants. All of the victims have been hospitalized and treated with the BabyBIG® antitoxin. There have been no deaths.

Infant botulism occurs when a baby ingests spores of Clostridium botulinum and those spores germinate in the intestine and produce toxin.

Cases have been reported in Arizona (3), California (4), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (6), and Washington (2).

Epidemiology and lab data appear to link the illnesses to ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered infant formula, according to the CDC.

ByHeart Inc. has recalled all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack™. The recalled products were sold online and through major retailers across the USA.

ByHeart infant formula represents approximately 1% of all infant formula sold in the USA, according to the FDA.

What caregivers need to know (per CDC)

Do not use any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This includes formula sold in cans and single serve packets.
- If possible, take a picture or record the lot number and best by date.
- If you have leftover ByHeart powdered formula, label it “DO NOT USE” and keep it stored in a safe place for at least a month.
- If your infant develops symptoms of infant botulism, your state health department may want to collect it for testing. If no symptoms appear after a month, throw the leftover formula away.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

Seek immediate medical care if your infant has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and has any of these symptoms:
- Poor feeding
- Loss of head control
- Difficulty swallowing
- Decreased facial expression
Symptoms of infant botulism can take as long as several weeks to develop, so parents should remain vigilant if they used ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula.
California Department of Public Health has a public hotline to support caregivers with concerns about this outbreak and infant botulism.
- Available Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
- 1-833-398-2022

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Recalls and Alerts: November 15, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

No Alerts

United States

Food Safety Recall: Face Rock Creamery LLC recalls Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar (6 oz; Use by 11/04/26) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Made Fresh Salads Inc recalls LO-BOY FOODS TUNA DELUXE (5 lb; Sell by 10/20/25) and LO-BOY FOODS MACARONI SALAD (5 lb; Sell by 10/20/25) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: FreshRealm recalls Loaded Veggie Grain Bowl (10.90 oz; Lot code 25254; Best by 03/10/2026) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: CFIA warns the public that ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula may be unsafe due to potential presence of Clostridium botulinum. The agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of these or other products.

Food Safety Recall: Phidelia Premium Products, Master Delight, Nutime, East Indian Supermarket, Mirch Masala Groceries Inc., Bulk Mart, Koko Berry, Alzahraa Halal Meat Inc., The Brazilian Confectionery Inc., Chocolada Enterprises Inc., Saadi Nuts recall various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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