Iowa included in ByHeart baby formula recall
November 13th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
[New York, NY] – ByHeart a next-generation baby nutrition company, has announced an expansion of its voluntary recall, to include all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack™ nationwide. Company officials says their action was being taken in close collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
At least 15 babies in 12 states were hospitalized since August, according to federal health officials. All products by the brand have been recalled, and parents are advised to stop using the formula and to dispose of it.
ByHeart produces formula powder at a plant in Allerton, Iowa, along with facilities in Oregon and Pennsylvania. It is canned in Portland and distributed from there. No deaths have been reported. No cases of infant botulism have been reported in Iowa so far.
Consumers who have purchased ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack™ should immediately discontinue use and dispose of the product.
If your infant is experiencing symptoms related to infant botulism, contact your health care provider immediately.




