Core Viewpoint - ByHeart, a baby formula manufacturer, is facing lawsuits due to potential contamination of its product, which has been linked to cases of infant botulism. Major retailers Target, Whole Foods Market, and Walmart will be added as defendants in these lawsuits [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuits and Legal Actions - Bill Marler, an attorney representing affected families, plans to include Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods in the lawsuits against ByHeart, emphasizing the moral and legal responsibility of retailers [1][2]. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 51 infants have been hospitalized with botulism after consuming ByHeart formula over the past two years, although there have been no fatalities [3]. - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed Target and Walmart to enhance their efforts in removing recalled ByHeart products from their shelves, as the formula was still found in stores after the recall [5]. Group 2: Company Response and Future Actions - ByHeart is cooperating with authorities to investigate the contamination and has stated its intention to take necessary actions to resume production safely [4]. - The company aims to set a new standard for safety in infant formula production following the investigation [4].