Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By JONEL ALECCIAJanuary 19, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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In Portland, Oregon, a 10-month-old baby, Ashaan Carter, is still recovering from infant botulism after consuming ByHeart baby formula. His mother, Angel Carter, received the formula in early November from a case worker with the Oregon Department of Human Services, days before a nationwide recall. The formula was part of ByHeart's "OpenHearted Initiative," which donated nearly 24,000 cans of formula to vulnerable families through nonprofit groups since June 2022. All ByHeart products have been recalled since production began in March 2022 due to potential contamination. Ashaan developed severe symptoms shortly after consuming the formula and was diagnosed with presumed infant botulism, requiring hospitalization and treatment. He remains on a feeding tube.

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Sylvia Peterson-Perry 30% Randall Children’s Hospital 40% PDX Diaper Bank 50% United States 50% Oregon Department of Human Services 60% Portland, Oregon ×270% Angel Carter ×380% Ashaan Carter ×490% ByHeart ×895%

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