Recalls in November 2025

• ByHeart voluntarily recalls two batches of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula amid an FDA investigation into a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism.

• No ByHeart products have tested positive for contamination, and the FDA has not found a direct link between any infant formula and the reported cases.

• The company says the recall is a precautionary measure driven by transparency and its commitment to infant safety.

ByHeart, a baby nutrition company, is recalling two batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after being notified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of an ongoing investigation into a national outbreak of infant botulism.

The recall, issued “out of an abundance of caution,” affects two specific production batches — 251261P2 and 251131P2, both with a “Use By” date of December 1, 2026. No other batches are impacted. 

The company emphasized that no ByHeart formula has tested positive for Clostridium botulinum spores or toxins, and the FDA has not established any link between infant formula and the reported illnesses.

The FDA informed ByHeart on last week that approximately 83 cases of infant botulism had been reported across the U.S. since August. Of those, 13 infants had consumed ByHeart formula at some point. However, officials clarified that there is no historical precedent of infant formula causing infant botulism.

Rare, but serious

Botulism in infants, though rare, is a serious and potentially fatal illness that occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores colonize an infant’s intestinal tract, producing neurotoxins. Symptoms can include constipation, weak muscle tone, drooping eyelids, difficulty feeding or swallowing, a weak cry, and in severe cases, respiratory distress or arrest.

The bacteria are typically found in environmental sources such as soil, dust, and certain vegetables, not dairy-based products or infant formula.

“The safety and well-being of every infant who uses our formula is our absolute highest priority,” said Mia Funt, ByHeart’s co-founder and president. “We take any potential safety concern extremely seriously, and act quickly to protect families. This voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution and comes from our ongoing commitment to transparency and safety for babies and their parents.”

Funt stressed that no testing by ByHeart or any regulatory agency has confirmed contamination in its products. The recall, she said, reflects the company’s proactive stance on infant health rather than a confirmed safety breach.

What parents should do

The company said consumers who purchased ByHeart formula from the affected batches should stop using the product immediately and dispose of it safely. ByHeart has pledged to replace any discarded cans at no cost.

Parents whose infants exhibit symptoms of botulism should contact a healthcare provider right away. To report illness or an adverse event, consumers can:

• Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator

• File an electronic MedWatch form online, or

• Submit a paper MedWatch report by mail.

Customers can reach ByHeart’s 24/7 support line at 1-833-429-4327 or email hello@byheart.com for assistance. More information is available at byheart.com.

• The FDA and CDC are investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder from India.

• Member’s Mark Super Greens powder sold at Sam’s Club has been recalled nationwide.

• Consumers are urged to throw away or return any recalled product to avoid illness.

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to use any Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder after a multistate Salmonella Richmond outbreak was linked to contaminated moringa leaf powder imported from India.

The supplement powder was sold nationwide at Sam’s Club stores. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 10 people have fallen ill across several states, with nine of them reporting consumption of powdered dietary supplements. 

Six of those affected used Member’s Mark Super Greens powder, while others consumed different moringa-containing products.

Tracing the source

An FDA traceback investigation pinpointed a single contaminated lot of organic moringa leaf powder — lot code VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24 with a best-by date of November 2027 — supplied by Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD of Jodhpur, India. The powder was distributed through a U.S. importer to multiple supplement manufacturers and retailers, including Sam’s Club.

Testing by state health departments confirmed the contamination. The Virginia Department of Health found Salmonella in an open sample of moringa powder from a sick person’s home. 

Similarly, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services detected the same Salmonella strain in an open container of Member’s Mark Super Greens powder. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed the bacteria matched the strain identified in outbreak patients.

Recall and consumer guidance

Sam’s Club has stopped selling and distributing Member’s Mark Super Greens powder and is notifying customers directly about the recall. Consumers who purchased the product are advised to stop using it immediately, throw it away, or return it to Sam’s Club for a refund.

Even though only one lot of moringa leaf powder was directly linked to the contamination, the recall covers all Member’s Mark Super Greens powder, regardless of lot code or expiration date, as a precaution.

The FDA continues to investigate how and where the contamination occurred and whether other products containing moringa leaf powder are affected. Updates will be posted as new information becomes available.

Consumers who have recently consumed moringa-based supplements and developed symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps should contact a healthcare provider and report their illness to local health officials.