COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – A brand of baby formula that may be contaminated is still on the market, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
All batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula were recalled last fall due to potential contamination by Clostridium botulinum. 28 confirmed cases and 20 probable cases of infant botulism, a serious bacterial illness, were linked to the product, the department said.
Despite the recall, regulators in other states have found the product on shelves at surplus and distressed food sellers, including discount, salvage or outlet stores.
The department is urging retailers, food banks and food surplus outlets to check their facilities for this product.
Any retailers or distributors that find the recalled ByHeart formula or outdated infant products as part of their supply are asked to immediately remove and destroy them.
The department is asking consumers to be on the lookout for ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
If you find this product in your home, throw it away. If you find the product at the store or food bank, notify the department at scdarapidalert@scda.sc.gov.
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