Champaign, IL – Parents across Illinois are being urged to check their infant formula supplies today after a nationwide recall pulled all unexpired ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products from store shelves. Local officials say the recall affects families in Champaign County, the Champaign–Urbana metro area, and communities throughout the state.
According to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the company recalled every unexpired lot of ByHeart formula, including its single-serve “anywhere” packets. The recall follows concerns related to potential contamination that could pose a risk for infant botulism, a rare but serious illness.
Health officials said impacted parents and caregivers can call the ByHeart recall hotline at 833-398-2022 for questions or refund instructions. The hotline operates seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. PST.
According to health authorities, symptoms of infant botulism can include constipation, weak muscles, lethargy, poor feeding, or a weak cry. Officials emphasize that any child showing possible symptoms should be evaluated immediately by a medical provider and reported to the local health department.
CUPHD encouraged parents to stop using any ByHeart formula products still in their possession, even if unopened or unexpired. Retailers across Illinois, including stores in Champaign, Urbana, and the broader central Illinois region, have been asked to remove the affected items from shelves.
The recall comes as health agencies nationwide continue emphasizing product safety checks, particularly for households with infants under 12 months old. IDPH says it will continue providing updates as more information becomes available from the FDA and ByHeart.
Residents can visit IDPH’s official website or call their local health department for additional guidance on the recall, refund process, or symptoms to watch for.
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