ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been pulled from shelves after 15 babies in 12 states were hospitalized with infant botulism, according to the CDC and FDA. The company says no unopened cans have tested positive, but officials aren’t taking any chances. Infant botulism can begin with something as ordinary as constipation – then progress to weak cries, floppy limbs and breathing trouble. Every second counts. Clostridium botulinum spores live naturally in dust and soil. They’ve turned up in honey, herbal teas and powdered formula – reminding that “sterile” doesn’t always mean “safe.” Every infant in this outbreak survived, thanks to rapid diagnosis…

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