Failed Oversight Puts Oregon Infant in Peril Amid ByHeart Formula Recall

In a tragic example of systemic failure, a 10-month-old Oregon boy, Ashaan Carter, fights for his life after contracting infant botulism linked to contaminated ByHeart baby formula provided through a state-assisted program targeting poor and homeless families. This heartbreaking case uncovers disturbing cracks in the safety nets meant to protect America's most vulnerable—our children. How Did A Nationwide Recall Fail At The Frontlines? Ashaan’s mother, Angel Carter, received the ByHeart formula from an Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) caseworker just days before the company announced a nationwide recall. The formula was touted as "closest to breast milk" to help...