ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Post-Investigation 2026: Root Cause Still Unidentified Despite Genetic Match to Milk Powder Supplier

The FDA and CDC declared the ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak over on February 26, 2026 after 48 infants were sickened across 17 states. A June 10, 2026 Food Safety Magazine investigation reveals the root cause remains unidentified despite genetic matches to organic whole milk powder. New testing protocols are being implemented.

Thrifty food plan costs vary widely across US regions and cities

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined how the cost of the USDA's Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), which serves as the basis for determining maximum SNAP benefits, varied across geographic regions, metropolitan areas and seasons from 2012 to 2018. Researchers found that where a household is located plays a much larger role in the cost of a healthy diet than year-to-year inflation.

Danish intelligence test may underestimate the abilities of bilingual young people

When psychologists in Denmark test intelligence, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is often the tool of choice. The test is used in everything from clinical and educational settings to forensic psychiatry and social services. But according to a new study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society from the University of Copenhagen, the test can paint a skewed picture of the abilities of bilingual individuals—even when they speak fluent Danish and have completed their entire education in this country.

Prenatal health and early diet may shape fatty liver risk, study suggests

The accumulation of excess fat in the liver is not solely a consequence of the combined effects of hereditary and adult lifestyle-related factors. A new study by researchers at Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland indicates that both maternal health during pregnancy and early-life nutrition may have long-term implications for children's liver health.