Nationwide recall issued for ‘Nara Organic Baby Formula’ after three infants hospitalized with botulism
A nationwide recall has been issued for all lots of Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula after federal health officials identified a possible connection between the product and a multistate cluster of infant botulism cases.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nara Organics voluntarily recalled every lot of its powdered infant formula currently on the market after the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that three infants who consumed the product developed infant botulism. The babies, ranging in age from 2 to 5 months, were hospitalized in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania and treated with BabyBIG, the FDA-approved therapy for the rare disease. No deaths have been reported.
The recalled products include:
- Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula, 700g (UPC: 860013251901)
- Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula, 400g (UPC: 860013251918)
The formula was sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. While the product is manufactured in Europe, it is distributed exclusively in the United States.
Health officials say infant botulism occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores are ingested and produce dangerous toxins in a baby’s immature digestive system. Symptoms can include constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, weak crying, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, and breathing problems. Parents and caregivers are urged to seek immediate medical attention if an infant develops any of these signs.
The FDA noted that Nara formula has not tested positive for Clostridium botulinum, but the company is recalling all products out of an abundance of caution while the investigation continues.
Consumers are being advised to stop using the formula immediately. Nara Organics said it will automatically refund customers who purchased the product through its website during May and June 2026, while Target customers may return recalled cans through the retailer’s normal return process.
Federal officials emphasized that Nara Organics accounts for less than 1% of the U.S. infant formula market, and the recall is not expected to create a nationwide formula shortage.
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(Sources: FDA, Irish Star, MSN)
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