ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula Recall
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Following a court order today, the federal government will fund only half of SNAP benefits in November. The federal government’s decision to fund reduced benefits will make it significantly more complicated for states to issue the funds, which will delay November SNAP benefits to households by days or weeks.
Benefits left on cards from previous months can still be used, but new benefits will be less than in prior months and will be delayed by the federal government.
IDHS is exploring how payments will work in Illinois and will keep customers updated on this evolving situation.
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RECALL ALERT - 11/10/25
ByHeart powdered infant formula Recall
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing an advisory to parents and guardians recommending that they not use recalled powdered infant formula called ByHeart, after the product has been linked to suspected cases of botulism in two Illinois infants and children and in several other states.
On November 8, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
• Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
• Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
Two Illinois infants show symptoms consistent with botulism after consuming ByHeart powdered infant formula · CDC and FDA are investigating this situation and two lots of the ByHeart formula have been recalled.
Other lots of this infant formula continue to be investigated in relation to this outbreak and further notice regarding additional lot numbers will be issued based on the results of the investigations. ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula remains available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide but constitute only 1% of the baby formula market. Therefore, this recall is not expected to create any shortage in access to infant formula.
IDPH urges parents and guardians to avoid using the recalled ByHeart infant formula till further notice
Additional details regarding the investigation may be found on FDA’s webpage as well as CDC’s webpage, including guidance for businesses, clinicians and parents/guardians.
Click the link below to see more details on the FDA website:
https://www.fda.gov/safety
RECALL ALERT - 11/10/25
Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars recalled because of undeclared allergen
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. is voluntarily recalling Häagen-Dazs chocolate dark chocolate Mini Bars that may contain undeclared wheat. People with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The affected product is Häagen-Dazs chocolate dark chocolate Mini Bars in 6-count packages with batch code LLA519501 and a Best By date of Jan. 31, 2027.
The affected product was shipped to Kroger and Giant Eagle, in the following states:
• Kroger: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, OH, OR, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
• Giant Eagle: IN, MD, OH, PA, WV
No illnesses or injuries have been confirmed to date. The company is recalling this product because it may contain products that contain wheat in packaging that does not reveal the presence of wheat on the label.
“Although our investigation is ongoing, we believe products containing wheat were repacked into the incorrect packaging at the beginning of a production run,” according to the company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
Visit the FSN website for the full article:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
RECALL ALERT - 11/3/25
Whole peaches recalled because of Listeria
Moonlight Companies is recalling California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is being conducted because Listeria monocytogenes was identified in the packing facility environment.
The recalled peaches were sold at retail stores nationwide between Sept. 16 and Oct. 29. The peaches were either sold as individual pieces of fruit bearing PLU stickers or as multi-packs. This recall does not include packages or PLU stickers with the words “Washington” and/or “Organic.”
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalledpeachesand developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Consumers with questions can contact the company at 855-215-5017.
Visit the original FSN article for tmore details, including a list of products affected by the recall:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
RECALL ALERT - 11/3/25
More cinnamon added to public alert because of elevated levels of lead
The FDA is updating its alert about evelated levels of lead in cinnamon to include DEVI-brand and BaiLiFeng-brand ground cinnamon. So far 18 cinnamon brands have been found to have dangerous levels of lead. The original alert from the Food and Drug Administration was posted on March 6, 2024.
The FDA has recommended that the firms on the alert list voluntarily recall these products, but recalls have not been issued. The FDA will update its notice with the communications from firms that voluntarily agree to recall as we receive them.
If there is suspicion that someone has been exposed to elevated levels of lead, they should talk to their healthcare provider. Most people have no obvious immediate symptoms of lead exposure, but it can lead to significant health problems if exposure continues for months.
Long-term exposure — months to years — to elevated levels of lead in the diet can contribute to adverse health effects, particularly for the portion of the population that may already have elevated blood lead levels from other exposures to lead.
The FDA is continuing to analyze cinnamon and review sample results received from state partners who have been continuously sampling ground cinnamon at retail for elevated levels of lead.
Cinnamon has a long shelf life and consumers often continue to use it after expiration dates. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the cinnamon on the alert list and discard products on the list.
Links to photos and a list of affected products can be found at:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com
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