Nara Organics infant formula can labeled "EVIDENCE" with a recall notice.
Federal health officials are sounding the alarm, urging parents to immediately stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. This urgent recommendation comes after three infants were hospitalized with botulism, a serious and potentially life-threatening illness, in a multistate outbreak linked to the product.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that all three affected infants, aged 2 to 5 months, had consumed the Nara Organics formula before falling ill. They were subsequently hospitalized and received BabyBIG, the FDA-approved treatment for infant botulism. The cases were reported across California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
In response to the developing situation, Nara Organics has initiated a recall of all lots and can sizes of its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Federal health officials are actively investigating whether this specific product is the source of the botulism outbreak. Testing of both opened and unopened formula samples is currently underway, with results anticipated in the coming weeks.
Nara Organics issued a statement on its website, directly addressing consumers: “Stop using all Nara Organics infant formula immediately. We are heartbroken for the concern and stress this may cause your family.” The company’s formula is widely available nationwide through major retailers like Target, as well as online via Target.com and Nara.com.
The CDC advises parents and caregivers to discard or return any unopened cans of the recalled formula. For opened cans, officials suggest retaining and storing them separately, as state health departments may request samples for further testing if an infant develops symptoms.
Infant botulism occurs when spores of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria enter a baby’s digestive tract, leading to the production of a dangerous toxin. Early symptoms can be subtle and include constipation, difficulty feeding, a weak or altered cry, and loss of head control. Health officials emphasize that parents should seek immediate medical attention if an infant who consumed the recalled formula exhibits any of these symptoms, particularly poor feeding, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression, or loss of head control.
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