The number of cases of infant botulism in the United States continues to rise.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the latest report on the 19th, saying that the number of cases of infant botulism poisoning reported in multiple states in the United States is still increasing. As of that day, a total of 31 suspected or confirmed cases of infant botulism poisoning have been reported in 15 states across the United States. According to the FDA, all the children affected had consumed "full-nutrient infant formula" manufactured by the U.S. infant formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories. Among the 27 cases with known onset dates, the onset of symptoms occurred between August 9th and November 13th of this year. Among the 23 affected children with known ages, the ages ranged from 16 days to 200 days. Currently, all 31 affected children have been hospitalized, and there have been no reports of deaths. Abbott Laboratories announced a recall of all "full-nutrient infant formula" products on November 11th, including canned formula and single-serving sachets. These products were previously sold in major retailers and online platforms across the United States. The FDA stated that several states have reported that the recalled formula products are still appearing on store shelves. The FDA is working with state agencies and retailers to ensure that all related products are removed from shelves. Due to the fact that recalled products were sold online and shipped overseas, the FDA advises consumers worldwide not to consume any Abbott-brand infant formula products.