23 infants hospitalized in the US but none reported in Canada yet. 2 products, all unexpired lot codes, are recalled after an Infant botulism outbreak in the US. Affected products were sold nationwide.
Who's At Risk?
Any infant who consumes the product
Symptoms
Most infants with infant botulism will initially develop constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, and difficulty swallowing, which can progress to difficulty breathing and respiratory arrest. If untreated, it can cause a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.
