Food

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 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.

At least 31 infants in 15 states who have been fed ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula have been hospitalized with suspected or confirmed infant botulism.

The formula recall is occurring as families are relying even more on donated products because of recent cuts to SNAP food aid.

Infants in at least 12 states who consumed ByHeart formula have been hospitalized. The formula is sold online by the company and through major retail stores including Amazon, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Target.

WIC, a separate program for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and infants, has enough funds to continue to operate through the first week of December, officials say

A new state health report finds fewer high school students are using cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, or other tobacco products last year.

Funds for SNAP, WIC, and Head Start run out on Saturday, affecting over 1 million people in Georgia.

Trump’s budget bill slashes nearly 20% from SNAP through 2034. Separate from any temporary SNAP stoppages due to the federal shutdown, the law cuts off access for refugees and other immigrant groups who are in the country lawfully.

Several New York neighborhoods are considered “food deserts” — where it’s difficult to buy healthy, nutritious food at an affordable price.

More than 40% of adults are obese in some states. New report details U.S. obesity epidemic and makes policy recommendations amid federal cuts to public health.

SNAP recipients are encouraged to prepare paperwork and documentation now before modifications to the program begin.

New standards for school lunches and hospital meals include a ban on processed meats and restrictions on artificial colors, additives, and preservatives.

Sharing Excess retrieves unsellable food from market wholesalers, inspects it, and then distributes what’s still good to eat to more than 150 food pantries and other organizations that serve food-insecure New Yorkers.

The club served middle school students who often take on adult responsibilities at home, like meal preparation.

The second Trump administration has said that healthy eating is a priority. But its tax and spending law will make it harder for some people to afford healthy food.

The Lifestyle Medicine Program delivers free boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables to patients' homes and offers help with exercise, sleep, and stress.

Studies have consistently found that some artificial food colorings can make some children hyperactive, inattentive, and irritable. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the FDA to request that food producers phase out the dyes, but compliance is voluntary.

SNAP-Ed, which funds nutrition programs across New York City, will expire Sept. 30. Without it, families may have less fresh produce — and advocates worry about increased child hunger.