A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing intentional harm to their five-month-old son after they only fed him a vegan potato based formula.
The arrest of the Florida couple who have been identified as Robert Buskey and Julia French, comes after the infant was found to be so malnourished that his rib cage was visible and his eyes were sunken in.
According to FOX News, the pair who now face criminal prosecution, decided to feed the baby boy the formula despite doctors recommending a normal healthy diet.
It is understood that the baby boy weighed just eight pounds, eight ounces, when police and social services decided to intervene and place him under the care of doctors.
Although the couple ignored doctors advice, they have still yet to provide an explanation as to why they kept their son on the unsuited diet.
Police say the baby is currently recovering in hospital and has since gained weight since he was removed from his parents custody.
However doctors treating the infant say that although his overall condition is improving, there are still concerns regarding his overall health in the future as the severe malnourishment could have lasting effects.