Statewide alert issued after ByHeart infant formula recall over botulism risk

The Wayne County Health Department is urging caretakers of infants to discontinue use of all ByHeart infant formula products, as they have been recalled due to potential botulism, which can make infants very sick. Wayne County currently hasn't had any suspected cases; however, Ohio has had four suspected cases since Nov. 8.

Symptoms of botulism in infants include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing and a decrease in facial expressions. If it is believed an infant may be experiencing any of these symptoms and has ingested ByHeart formula, seek medical attention immediately. Botulism in infants can be fatal.

For more information visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-nov-2025/index.html or the FDA website at www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025.

The Wayne County Health Department also can be called or emailed at 330-264-9590 or info@wayne-health.org for more information.