Cue the sirens, parents! If ByHeart’s baby formula is sitting on your shelves, toss it out ASAP! This “Baby Formula Made by ByHeart” has been recalled, with sneaky Cronobacter bacteria suspected to be the party crasher.
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Several cases of ByHeart infant formula have been recalled. After tests by a third party showed that their formula had been contaminated with bacteria that can cause babies to get very sick, the company’s founders, Mia and Ron, voluntarily recalled their formula.
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“We are reaching out to you today to let you know that, out of an abundance of caution, we have chosen to voluntarily recall five batches of our ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to concern of potential cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. These product batches are 22273 C1, 22276 C1, 22277 C1, 22278 C1, and 22280 C1.”
The formula cans have batch labels on the very bottom. Anyone in possession of these marked items should get rid of them immediately.
Those who are unable or unwilling to breastfeed their infants have to rely on formula. According to the CDC’s 2020 Breastfeeding Report Card, just one in four children are solely breastfed. This suggests that most infants require formula. Families, especially those already struggling with economic inequality, feel hopeless due to a lack of this crucial resource. The national formula shortage is due to recalls, in addition to problems in the supply chain and a lack of available workers.
Many parents worry about a baby’s formula scarcity because their babies need it to survive. ByHeart is aware of this issue and is trying to ensure their clients have access to the resources they need to ensure their infants receive adequate nutrition.
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In addition, the impacted customers will receive a free bonus of two cans of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Formula with their subsequent order. All recent ByHeart order purchasers will also receive a personal email from us.
Parents should keep in mind that while the shortage is concerning and is expected to endure until early 2023, other solutions are available. Parents are increasingly looking for alternatives, but it’s vital to remember that switching infant formula brands should be done gradually to prevent the development of an allergy or intolerance. Constipation, erratic bowel movements, and gas are only some of the possible negative outcomes of formula switching.
Other parents are being resourceful in their search for formula by posting on local Facebook groups or in community centers to ask for unopened formula donations or samples to try. Parents can also benefit from social media groups to narrow down potential stockists.
If there is a shortage of infant formula, parents may find it reassuring to talk to a doctor about alternatives. Meanwhile, parents must keep up with the news and make plans for future shortages.
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