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Des Moines County Board of Health

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.

News

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.

FAQ

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How do I contact the suicide prevention hotline?

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People can call 988 to access counselors and response teams at the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Q.

I am going to be traveling out of the country, what vaccines do I need?

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The Centers for Disease Control website is an excellent resource. Please visit the CDC website.

Travel Medicine Clinic at the University of Iowa
200 Hawkins Dr. 
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-356-8133

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This webpage was printed on December 5, 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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