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November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Marler Clark, a renowned law firm specializing in food safety, has initiated legal action against ByHeart, a baby formula brand, following a botulism outbreak linked to its products. The outbreak, which has affected 15 infants across 12 states, has led ByHeart to recall all of its baby formula.
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
ByHeart, a popular baby formula brand, has initiated a nationwide recall of all its infant formula products due to a growing outbreak of botulism, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. The recall comes after several infants were hospitalized, with two new cases reported by the CDC. The company and the FDA are investigating the cause of the contamination. Parents are advised to stop using ByHeart formula and seek alternative feeding options for their infants.
August 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In New York City, a Legionnaires' disease outbreak has resulted in at least three deaths and sickened nearly 70 individuals, with the majority of cases reported in the Harlem neighborhood. The disease, caused by Legionella bacteria, has led to concerns about its spread across the entire state. Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and it is typically treated with antibiotics. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent the disease, such as maintaining hot water heater temperatures and keeping cooling systems clean.
August 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In New York City, an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has resulted in two fatalities and sickened 58 individuals, primarily in the Harlem neighborhood. This water-borne bacterial infection, similar to pneumonia, is caused by Legionella bacteria and can be contracted by inhaling contaminated water droplets. The outbreak has been linked to a cooling tower in the South Bronx, and officials are working to contain its spread.