Babies under 1 can get a rare but serious illness called infant botulism when certain bacteria grow in their gut. Recently, there have been cases of infant botulism in babies who drank ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. STOP USING ByHeart formula immediately and clean all surfaces the ByHeart Formula came into contact with. If your baby has trouble feeding, shows signs of muscle weakness, seems “floppy” or constipated, talk with your pediatrician right away. Early treatment matters – if lef

Canning Basics Part 31: Botulism This is the extended discussion on botulism with a more detailed explanation of what it is and some of the history of how we got to our modern canning rules. I could say a lot more on this topic, but this covers some of the key things you need to know. As a “prepper”, it’s important to me that the food I store for my family is as safe as I can make it. The last thing I want to deal with in an emergency situation is a serious illness from the food I stored. We hav

Botulism: What You Need to Know 🤔 What’s Going On? Botulism can cause severe paralysis. This toxin loves to hang out in low-oxygen environments, like in canned or jarred foods. 🔍 Prevention Tips: Pressure Canning is Key: For low-acid foods, make sure you’re using pressure canning. You need to hit those high temps to wipe out those spores. Acidify Your Canned Goods: Adding lemon juice or vinegar to foods like tomatoes helps lower the pH, making it harder for the toxin to form. Safe Storage: Kee