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Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall
Nara Organics recalled infant formula nationwide after three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington contracted botulism in April-May 2026. All were hospitalized and treated; no deaths reported. The recall covers products sold between July 2025-June 2026.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Three infants hospitalized with infant botulism linked to Nara Organics formula
Three infants between 2 and 5 months old in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula between April and May. All three infants were treated with BabyBIG, an FDA-approved antitoxin for infant botulism. No deaths were reported.
Nara Organics accounts for less than 1% of US infant formula market
Nara Organics, a Europe-based manufacturer, accounts for less than 1% of all infant formula sold in the United States. The FDA stated the recall is not expected to affect the nation's formula supply.
Infant botulism outbreak caused by Clostridium botulinum spores in formula
Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when Clostridium botulinum spores grow in a baby's large intestine and produce toxins that attack the nervous system. Symptoms can include constipation, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak cry, poor head control, drooping eyelids, sluggish pupils, and facial weakness. Without treatment, the illness can cause progressive flaccid paralysis leading to breathing difficulties and respiratory failure requiring weeks of hospitalization.
Nara Organics recalls Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula nationwide after infant botulism cases
Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington developed infant botulism. The cases involved infants aged 2-5 months who consumed the formula between April and May. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG antitoxin. The recall covers all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula products sold nationwide between July 2025 and June 2026, including products sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com.
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Nara Organics issues nationwide recall after infant botulism cases
Nara Organics recalls infant formula nationwide after three hospitalized infants test positive for botulism.