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The FDA is investigating a potential infant botulism case in North Carolina tied to ByHeart Inc. infant formula, already linked to a multi-state outbreak. Two lots have been recalled, urging parents to check their supplies.


NC parents urged to check pantries amid infant formula recall linked to botulism risk

THE TOP OF THE HOUR, GUYS. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, ASHLEY. >> EARLIER IN THE NEWSCAST, WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE RECALL FROM AN INFANT FORMULA LINKED TO BOTULISM AND HOW IT EXPANDED TO MORE STATES. AT LEAST 15 CONFIRMED CASES HAVE NOW BEEN REPORTED ACROSS 12 STATES AND ONE SUSPECTED CASES RIGHT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA. WRAL'S HEALTH REPORTER GRACE HAVEN. JOINING US NOW IN THE STUDIO. GRACE, A LOCAL DOCTOR IS WARNING CHILDREN UNDER ONE YEAR OLD, BUT THEY ARE THE MOST AT-RISK YET CAN ONLY DO. WE WANT EVERYONE WATCHING RIGHT NOW AT HOME TO TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THEIR SCREENS RIGHT NOW. IF YOU OR SOMEONE, YOU KNOW. >> HAS THIS BY HEART WHOLE NUTRITION INFANT FORMULA. RIGHT NOW AT HOME, THROW IT AWAY IMMEDIATELY. AND YOU NEED TO TALK TO YOUR PEDIATRICIAN IF A YOUNG CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS CONSUMED IT. A NATIONWIDE RECALL IMPACTING NORTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PRODUCT AFTER IT WAS LINKED TO CASES OF INFANT BOTULISM. NOW, THAT IS A VERY RARE BUT SERIOUS ILLNESS INVOLVING BACTERIA THAT CAN LEAD TO PARALYSIS AND BREATHING PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN. THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF UNC CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AS DEATHS ARE RARE, BUT SOME CASES MAY REQUIRE KIDS TO BE PLACED ON A VENTILATOR. >> THEIR GUT, FLORA IS VERY MUCH OR THEY DON'T HAVE THAT >> THE IMMEDIATE THAT >> ABILITY TO RESIST THE TALKS IN ITSELF. SO IT'S A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR THE STORES TOO. GROWING STOMACH AND IT PASSES INTO THE INTESTINE WHERE THE TALKS IN THIS FORM. >> DOCTOR PARK WARNS PARENTS ALSO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SOME OTHER SYMPTOMS IN THEIR CHILD TILED, INCLUDING DIFFICULTY USING BOTTLES, CHANGES AND FEEDING HABITS OR THEIR BEHAVIOR AND ANY LOSS OF HEAD OR MUSCLE CONTROL. HART SAYS HOW FAST SYMPTOMS DEVELOP CAN RANGE FROM A DAY TO A FEW WEEKS, DEPENDING ON THE CHILD. BUT HE DOES WARN THAT THIS ILLNESS CAN PROGRESS QUICKLY. ONCE THOSE SYMPTOMS DO SAID IN. SO IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT, GUYS, FOR PARENTS TO TO ACT QUICKLY IN TO GET YOUR CHILD TO THE

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Nationwide baby formula recall expanded

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Northern Lights visible Tuesday night across parts of North Carolina

A nighttime phenomenon: Northern Lights visible Tuesday night across parts of North Carolina

Talent in every ZIP code: Congressman wants to tap HBCUs for tech workers

Meta Ramps Up Spending on AI Politics With New Super PAC

NC leaders volunteer at food bank, announce $22M aid amid SNAP shutdown crisis affecting millions

Governor Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt volunteer at local food bank

Silver Alert: Garner police seek public's help to locate missing 70-year-old Curtis Ford

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Durham woman discovers love letter written by WWI soldier during home renovation

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Airlines have canceled more than 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts last week to ease demand on control towers, which are short-staffed during the federal government shutdown.

There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

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Tuesday morning starts with our first fall freeze. However, 60s and 70s pop back in on the 7-day forecast.

Clear cold evening could bring sighting of Northern Lights

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick won two Super Bowls as the New York Giants defensive coordinator.

Belichick dismisses NFL coaching talk after Giants fire head coach

Bill Belichick discusses UNC's preps for Wake Forest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume.

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

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While a resolution to the federal shutdown would restore SNAP benefits and airline operations, a separate and critical issue of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies remains unresolved, potentially impacting the affordability of health insurance for millions.

Government shutdown: Will Congress extend ACA subsidies before millions face higher premiums?

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Seth Trimble is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery Monday.


UNC's Trimble broke arm in weight room mishap, could return next month

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Part of the recently passed Senate spending bill, intended to reopen the government, proposes a ban on the sale of many hemp-derived THC products by lowering the allowable THC limit to 0.4 milligrams. Some hemp store owners claim it would effectively illegalize 99% of their current inventory.

North Carolina hemp industry faces upheaval as Senate bill threatens major THC product ban

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North Carolina is one of only six states that still allows a spouse to sue a third party for interfering in their marriage, a practice that originated in English common law and has led to several multi-million dollar judgments in the state.

From ancient times to influencers: NC still allows jilted spouses to sue

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The wall has 61 names currently, but will add more in the future, including Steve Belichick, Bill's father, a Navy veteran who coached with the Tar Heels in the mid-1950s.

Belichick, UNC honor military veterans with ties to football program with memorial wall

On Veterans Day, Bill Belichick and North Carolina unveiled a new tribute to military veterans with ties to the UNC football program.

Though it is too early for a precise holiday forecast, the Climate Prediction Center is calling for above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall across most of North Carolina during Thanksgiving week.

Planning ahead for Thanksgiving? Our first look at the weather models

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WRAL and 5 On Your Side is partnering with the North Carolina Society of Enrolled Agents to connect people with federally licensed tax professionals that can answer their questions about filing taxes.


Tax Pros on Call: Get your tax filing questions answered

Tax Pros on Call Nov. 12, 2025

Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina. WRAL Investigates went to the animal shelter in Chapel Hill to find out what is behind the success.


Orange County attributes community support to low euthanasia rates in animal shelter

As temperatures plummet, the use of space heaters is on the rise, but safety must be a priority to prevent potential fires.

Space heater safety: Follow these tips to avoid a fire

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The Beech Mountain Ski Resort is set to open on Nov. 22 for the 2025-26 ski season, weather permitting. Sugar Mountain plans to open Tuesday, Nov. 11.

2025-26 NC ski season: Sugar Mountain to open Tuesday. Here's your guide to NC ski resorts

Skiers and snowboarders traverse Beech Mountain on Dec. 21, 2024.

Get ready for the 2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade with our comprehensive guide which details essential parking tips, why the parade is before December and how to stream the event live from anywhere.


2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade: Parking tips, timeline and streaming info

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SNAP benefits could be suspended for the first time in the food aid program's history because of the government shutdown. This could leave many without the much needed food and resources.


Where to find food, resources in the wake of SNAP benefits suspension

Got a parking ticket? This town lets you pay it off with food donations

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A moment in Paradise. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the story behind retired WRAL anchor Bill Leslie's latest album.

Tar Heel Traveler: Bill Leslie Paradise

Will Congress extend Affordable Care Act subsidies? Millions could face higher health insurance premiums

UNC coach Bill Belichick on New York Giants job: 'I'm getting ready for Wake Forest'

US airlines cancel 6% of flights

Push to close federal hemp loophole sparks industry concern

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Procession held for WakeMed officer shot, killed while on duty

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Man who evaded authorities during I-87 chase in Knightdale died 2 days later

Driver crashes into NC State University sign

Wake County Sheriff's Office reintroduces Tasers amid rising 'combative' incidents

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

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Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises

The Dow rallies 550 points to a record

A deadly car explosion in New Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law

New research shows climate warnings arrive long before disasters

The holiday season is here and there are a lot of fun events coming up to help you celebrate and shop.


100+ events in NC to enjoy this November

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Weekend Best Bets: Fall festivals and more weekend fun

Farmer's Market in the Fall

Discover the best family-friendly parks for adventure in the Triangle area

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Foodie News: Benchwarmers Bagels opens second location

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Holiday markets: Shop for unique, local gifts around the Triangle

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Out & About

Fact check: Pritzker said Trump 'shut down the SNAP machines'

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Fact check: White House says ICE officers have 'federal immunity'

Fact check: Does NC offer the South's lowest teacher pay?

Fact-checking Trump's '60 Minutes' interview on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE

Fact check: Paul calls out Trump's drug boat strikes, citing Coast Guard statistics

NC lawmakers share reactions to possible end to government shutdown

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NC politicians react as deal to end government shutdown moves forward

'Grassroots slugfest': A sheriff in a cowboy hat is trying to topple one of NC's most powerful Republicans

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 6

Cooper slams 'erratic' tariffs in Senate campaign stop at Wilson farm

In Depth with Dan: Examining the proposed tuition increases at UNC and NC State

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Meredith College students demand transparency, rally for deteriorating dorm conditions and job cuts

Poor living conditions, more positions eliminated: Meredith College students demand transparency

Vandals broke windows at Athens Drive High

UNC, NC State seek tuition hikes ahead of expected state budget cuts

Another agency investigating CJF America, nonprofit accused of not paying employees

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High-speed pursuit policies in the Triangle: How municipal borders impact law enforcement decisions

Which intersections in Durham County have the most crashes? WRAL Investigates got the data

Duke study reveals alarming effects of flavored e-cigarettes on pregnancy and fetal health

New Duke Health program supports young breast cancer patients as diagnoses climb

Former cadet and coach Krzyzewski to be honored at West Point before Blue Devils game

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Hurricanes rookie Charles Alexis Legault has surgery to repair torn tendons after skate cut injury

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

What are prop bets, and why can't sports leagues escape them?

Riding high after Georgia Tech win, NC State seeks second consecutive victory over ranked ACC foe

(4) Watauga fourth-round bound thanks to late overtime goal against (5) Mount Tabor

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Watch List: More than 250 North Carolina boys basketball players to know

Watch List: North Carolina girls basketball players to know from every area

Late equalizer, OT goal, help (5) First Flight stun (4) Washington in third round thriller

NCHSAA Boys Soccer 3rd Round Scores Across North Carolina

New 3D maps reveal Buxton's beach lost 800 dump trucks of sand and nine feet of elevation in five weeks -- a warning, scientists say, of how fast North Carolina's coast is collapsing.

800 dump trucks of sand gone: A new look at North Carolina's vanishing coast

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North Carolina lawmakers must return to Raleigh later this month, Gov. Josh Stein said Thursday, using his constitutional authority to call for a special legislative session.

Gov. Josh Stein calls NC lawmakers back to address Medicaid shortfall

WRAL 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur breaks down what rights you have if you're seeking a refund on a flight that's been canceled or delayed.

What to know if your flight is delayed or canceled during the shutdown

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Gigi Michelle James died at Mema's Playhouse in Fayetteville after slipping into a fenced-off pool.


Fayetteville mother demands tougher charges after daughter drowns at unlicensed day care

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Nearly one in three North Carolinians is insured through Medicaid. But the program is hundreds of millions of dollars short heading into the final months of 2025, as state lawmakers have failed to pass a new state budget.

Stein orders NC lawmakers back into session to address Medicaid funding shortfalls

Gov. Josh Stein calls on state lawmakers to fully und Medicaid during a Nov. 6, 2025, news conference at the State Capitol.

Flight cuts are about to become more common as the government shutdown continues. WRAL's 5 on Your Side outlines your rights as a ticket holder.

Flying during the shutdown: 5 on Your Side outlines travelers' rights

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Tax Pros on Call: Get free answers Wednesday 

Travelers seek alternatives as flight delays, cancellations spread

Tips to avoid Medicare, Healthcare scams during open enrollment

Beware of these open enrollment scams involving Medicare, Healthcare.gov

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WRAL Investigates Durham's most crash-prone intersections

Wake's worst intersection has seen 44 crashes so far this year

These intersections have the most crashes in Wake County: What improvements are being made?

Lack of uniformity shows cracks in NC school background checks

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Attorneys caught citing fake cases generated by AI

American Underground returns to American Tobacco Campus

How to spot AI-generated content

U.S. takes stake in RTP-based maker of rare-earth magnets as part of $1.4B deal 

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Wendy's to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit

What's in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown

Rallies for Nvidia and Big Tech help Wall Street nearly erase last week's loss

A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here's what to know

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Why run when you can walk?

Go Ask Dad: Treasure among the trash

Carolina Ballet makes 'Nutcracker' feel new

Veterans can enjoy free meals, services 

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Top Amazon Deals: Hanes men's hoodie, LEGO sets, Stanley water bottle, LED flashlights

Target Early Black Friday Sale: 40% off clothing, pajamas, sheets, holiday decor & stockings

Walmart Black Friday Events announced: First one starts Nov. 14

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