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What is botulism? Understanding causes, symptoms, and why early detection is crucial

Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness and potentially life-threatening complications. It can result from contaminated ...
The New York Times

There’s a Botulism Outbreak. What Do You Need to Know?

The life-threatening illness has sickened at least 23 infants since August. Here’s how it spreads and how it’s treated. By Maggie Astor An outbreak of botulism tied to contaminated baby formula has ...
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A rare drug made from scientists' blood is saving babies from botulism. Here's how

When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a US hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the ...
NBC Chicago

Cases jump to 31 in botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know

More than 30 babies in 15 states have been sickened in a growing outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula, federal health officials said Wednesday. The U.S. Centers for ...
Morningstar

Botulism Alert: ByHeart-brand infant formula linked to 13 illnesses in 10 States

SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate ...