Key facts
- Powdered milk is being investigated as a potential source of a botulism outbreak in infants.
- FDA testing found matching bacteria in ByHeart infant formula and the milk powder.
- Dozens of babies were sickened in the botulism outbreak.
- A nationwide Class I recall has been issued for Alfredo sauce.
- The Alfredo sauce recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- A dry milk powder ingredient is the suspected source of Salmonella contamination in the Alfredo sauce.
- The Alfredo sauce is sold in 41 states.
- The Coffee Connexion Co. initiated the voluntary recall of Alfredo sauce.
U.S. health officials are investigating a potential link between powdered milk and a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies. According to indications from health officials, powdered whole milk used in ByHeart infant formula may be the source of the outbreak. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted testing that found matching bacteria in samples of the infant formula and in the milk powder ingredient.
In a separate incident, a nationwide Class I recall, designated by the FDA as its most serious category, has been issued for Alfredo sauce. This recall affects products sold in 41 states and is due to potential Salmonella contamination. The contamination has been traced to a dry milk powder ingredient used in the sauce. The Coffee Connexion Co. has initiated this voluntary recall of its Alfredo sauce.