A health alert has been issued by the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu regarding the recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The recall follows a significant outbreak of infant botulism in the United States, prompting authorities to advise against using any recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
According to customer information from Amazon, some of the recalled formula was distributed to the Philippines. Consumers are urged not to use this product and to be cautious about products that may have entered the country through unofficial channels.
The warning applies not only within the United States but also to consumers abroad who might have purchased the formula online. The embassy recommends checking with local regulatory agencies for approved products and updates on advisories.
Further details about the recall and botulism can be found on both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-nov-2025/index.html and on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) site at https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025.
The embassy advises travelers and residents to visit FDA Philippines for official product lists, consult CDC’s Travelers Health Page, or contact CDC directly for further guidance.
For assistance, U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which provides alerts and helps locate individuals during emergencies. The U.S. Embassy in Manila can be reached at +(63) (2) 5301-2000 during office hours or after hours for emergencies involving U.S. citizens. Additional resources include toll-free numbers in North America and international lines for travel-related queries.
Updates on travel advisories, worldwide cautions, and country-specific information can be found on the State Department’s travel website, as well as through their X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts.