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ByHeart’s recall of all of its formula products amid a growing nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has shaken the trust of moms and caregivers – not just in ByHeart’s formula, but also in formula made by other brands.

The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, even in microscopic amounts, and the virus can survive on surfaces for a week.

A scientist recalls watching the movie and realizing he didn’t want to be the person who knew how government was controlled, but rather the person who was on the ground with the people affected.

An Atlanta firefighter working an EMT shift recalls an encounter with 'Ms. Mary' that showed him what care should look like.

The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.

The law's broad language threatens the state’s ability to prevent illness and death from infectious diseases, and, if replicated elsewhere, it could unravel decades of progress in public health.