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The mission of Des Moines County Public Health is to improve, protect and promote the health, the environment and well being of residents of Des Moines County.

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Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism: Infant Formula (November 2025) Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.

November 19, 2025

All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere pack” sticks. ByHeart infant formula products makes up approximately 1% of all infant formula sold in the United States and this outbreak does not create shortage concerns of infant formula for parents and caregivers.
Iowa HHS Announces Investigation of Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster in Marshalltown
Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Case, Release Locations for Potential Exposures
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This webpage was printed on November 21, 2025. For the most current election-related information, visit the Des Moines County, Iowa, Board of Health website at https://dmcountyboardofhealth.iowa.gov/.
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