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November 26, 2025
The ByHeart Baby Formula Botulism Outbreak Lawsuit
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Infant botulism is a rare but often life-threatening affliction. That’s why the nationwide recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula over links to a multistate botulism outbreak is so alarming for parents and caregivers. As federal and state health officials continue to investigate, families are already stepping forward and filing lawsuits against ByHeart for selling formula that may have exposed their babies to Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism.
If your baby consumed ByHeart formula and was diagnosed with suspected or confirmed infant botulism—or required hospitalization or specialized treatment—you may be able to file a ByHeart baby formula lawsuit. The product liability attorneys at Pond Lehocky are committed to holding ByHeart accountable and pursuing the compensation your family needs to move forward.
For a free consultation with compassionate baby formula botulism outbreak attorneys, contact Pond Lehocky today at (800) 568-7500 or reach out through our online form.
Who Can File a ByHeart Baby Formula Lawsuit?
Our attorneys are actively investigating ByHeart claims nationwide. You may be eligible to bring a case if your infant:
- Consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (cans or single-serve packets)
- Was diagnosed with suspected or confirmed infant botulism
- Required hospitalization, treatment with BabyBIG (botulism immune globulin), or other significant medical care
- Suffered complications such as breathing problems, feeding difficulties, or prolonged weakness
- Caused your family to incur substantial medical bills and other related expenses
Families whose babies became seriously ill after consuming ByHeart formula—even if a formal diagnosis is still pending—may also have viable claims. Lawsuits already filed against ByHeart allege that the formula was defective and that the company was negligent in selling and continuing to market a contaminated product.
A ByHeart lawsuit can help you pursue compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Hospitalization and ICU care
- Costs of specialized medications such as BabyBIG
- Your child’s pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and disruption to your family’s life
- Other out-of-pocket costs related to your baby’s illness
Each claim is fact-specific. In a free case review, our ByHeart baby formula lawyers can review your situation, explain your options, and outline the next steps.
ByHeart Baby Formula and the Infant Botulism Outbreak
In November 2025, the CDC and FDA announced a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula.
As of November 19, 2025:
- 31 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart formula had been reported
- Cases came from 15 different states
- All 31 infants were hospitalized, though no deaths had been reported at that time
Infant botulism occurs when babies ingest spores of Clostridium botulinum, which then grow in the intestine and produce a powerful neurotoxin. Symptoms often start subtly and progress over time. Health agencies have warned parents to watch for:
- Constipation
- Poor feeding or difficulty sucking
- Trouble swallowing
- Flat or decreased facial expression
- Drooping eyelids
- Loss of head control
- Weakness in the arms and legs
- Breathing difficulties or respiratory failure
Because symptoms can take several weeks to appear after exposure, parents are urged to remain vigilant if their baby consumed ByHeart formula.
How the ByHeart Baby Formula Lawyers at Pond Lehocky Giordano Can Help
When your baby is sick, the last thing you should have to worry about is battling a formula manufacturer and its insurers. Our ByHeart baby formula botulism attorneys can:
- Provide a free, confidential case review so you understand your options before making any decisions
- Gather and analyze evidence, including medical records, purchase data, and recall documentation
- Work with medical and scientific experts to connect your child’s diagnosis and treatment to ByHeart formula exposure
- Deal directly with ByHeart and its insurers so you don’t have to
- Evaluate all of your damages, including future medical needs and long-term impacts on your child’s health
- Pursue full compensation through settlement negotiations or, when necessary, litigation in state or federal court
We handle ByHeart cases on a contingency fee basis—which means you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover money for you.
Contact the ByHeart Baby Formula Lawsuit Lawyers at Pond Lehocky
Nothing is more frightening than seeing your infant hospitalized with a serious illness—especially when it may have been caused by a product you trusted to nourish them. If your baby consumed ByHeart formula and was diagnosed with suspected or confirmed infant botulism, you have every right to seek answers and accountability from a legal team that specializes in product liability lawsuits.
For a free case review with baby formula botulism outbreak attorneys who fight for families nationwide, contact Pond Lehocky online or call (800) 568-7500 today.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Always consult a doctor about medical concerns and an attorney about your specific legal rights.
