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Moms Off The RecordAuthor: April West & Katherine Sigblad
April West and Katherine Sigblad examine pregnancy, birth, matrescence, and child rearing through a countercultural and unorthodox lens in their thought-provoking, bi-weekly episodes.If you are curious or skeptical about the childhood jab schedule, breastfeeding, sovereign birth, elimination communication, big pHarma, and baby-led weaning just to name a few "controversial" subjects then you came to the right podcast!We'll never tell you what to think or what to do you can leave that up to your favorite TT docs instead. Rather, we unabashedly share our lived experiences and perspectives with a sprinkle of evidence (only when called for), and we always encourage you to make decisions that feel right for your family. Challenging existing perspectives and thinking critically is what we're all about.Thanks for tuning in! Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#77: The ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak: You Won't Believe What The FDA Found
Episode 77
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
I sat down with Caley Jones of Rad Moms Union to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of the ByHeart formula manufacturing plant, and why their recent botulism outbreak should raise everyone's eyebrows.Caley brings a critical, highly-relevant perspective to this conversation. Before becoming a mom, she worked directly in consumer goods, food manufacturing, quality assurance, and factory testing both in the U.S. and overseas. In this conversation, she explains how infant formula manufacturing differs from other food industries, why formula factories are often held to lower standards than organic snack foods, and how companies like ByHeart are able to bypass third-party oversight.We talk in depth about:The botulism outbreak and FDA findingsWhy powdered formula is not sterileHow recalls are handled differently for formula vs foodThe dangers of influencer marketing for infant formulaWhy “clean,” “organic,” and “purity” labels don’t tell the full storyWhat parents are not being told about preparation, water boiling, and bacterial riskHow convenience culture (single-serve packets, on-the-go prep) increases dangerWhy infant formula exists in a regulatory gray zone. It's neither a food nor a drug👉 Join the movement on Jan 28th👉 Instagram (Caley Jones)👉 Instagram (Radical Moms Union)👉 Substack Support the showStay Connected With Me: 👉 JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here where you’ll find your true home friends… the ones who are asking the same questions and have the answers you’re seeking. 🚽 Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here 📢 Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here 💜 Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here ⭐ Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. 📱 Follow MOTR on instagram here
