Parents of infants treated for botulism allege that their cases linked to ByHeart baby formula were overlooked. Health officials confirmed that they’re investigating more than 30 cases related to the formula, raising alarms among families who faced sickness months prior.
California public health officials identified six babies who became ill from November 2024 to June 2025, several months before the recent increase in cases was detected. Despite these earlier incidents, officials maintain there's no immediate connection to the ongoing outbreak.
Amidst the growing concern and distress, families like those of Katie Connolly, whose daughter was hospitalized in April, are urgently pleading for answers as the situation has escalated. Laboratory tests revealing contamination of ByHeart formula have intensified the scrutiny, with parents feeling forgotten in the face of a significant public health crisis.
Health experts emphasize the importance of acknowledging all cases of botulism in babies linked to ByHeart, as the disease can lead to serious consequences. As the investigation unfolds, affected parents continue their search for transparency and accountability, advocating for their right to know how their children fell ill.
