MEDIA COVERAGE
SENT ON BEHALF OF ASHAAN'S MOM.....
It is with a shattered heart and tears that won’t stop that I reach out to our community, fellow Oregonians, and anyone who believes in second chances for innocent babies.
My precious son, Ashaan Carter, was born premature—tiny, fragile, weighing in at just the 2nd percentile. From the moment he entered this world, his nutrition and development became my entire focus. As an exclusively breastfed baby who refused pacifiers or bottles, every milestone mattered deeply to me. When medical professionals gently advised that my milk supply was low and it was time to introduce new ways for Ashaan to feed and grow, I trusted the system. A DHS caseworker provided a can of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula to help him transition. It was meant to nourish him. Instead, it nearly ended his life.
On November 6th 2025, the moment this can entered our home, everything changed forever. Days later, Ashaan began slipping away—his little body weakening rapidly, muscles going limp, eyes distant and foggy. We rushed him to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed infant botulism, the same devastating illness now linked to the nationwide ByHeart recall. While we waited in agony for three excruciating days for the life-saving BabyBIG treatment to arrive from California, Ashaan underwent anesthesia for a spinal tap. I sat by his bedside, holding his tiny hand, convinced I was watching my motherhood end. I even hesitated over a website selling baby caskets, my sobs silent but endless.
The DHS caseworker later informed me of the recall, replying only, “It’s too late.” Those words still echo in my nightmares.
Ashaan survived—by grace, by medicine, by sheer will—but he is not the same joyful baby boy. His spirit dimmed that day; the light in his eyes is quieter now. He remains weak, dependent on a feeding tube for months to come, battling ongoing complications from this preventable harm.
As a single mother already stretched thin, the financial disadvantage has become overwhelming: Therefore, I am humbly asking for your help to reach our immediate goal of $10,000. Every dollar will go directly toward Ashaan’s recovery and our family’s stability:
* Therapeutic programs for his development
* Travel to medical appointments
* Medical supplies not covered by insurance
* In-home care support
* Prescriptions and travel expenses
* Essential baby gear
* Economic Support (bills, etc)
***FOR DIRECT SUPPORTERS, YOU MAY CONTRIBUTE TO ASHAAN'S POOL VIA CASH APP BELOW***
or $Angeleyezmme
I am confident in Ashaan’s full recovery—he is a fighter, and I will be his voice every step of the way. I also stand in solidarity with other mothers who have trusted products meant to protect their babies, only to face heartbreak.
From the depths of my broken heart, thank you for reading our story. If you can give even a little, share this page, or keep us in your prayers, you are helping bring my baby boy back to the light he deserves. We believe in the goodness of people.
God bless you all!!
With endless tears and unwavering love,
Ashaan Mom/Angel
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