Nationwide Nara Organics infant formula recall after infant botulism cases
Nationwide recall: parents should stop using Nara Organics infant formula, check lot codes, and watch babies for serious botulism symptoms.
Parents and caregivers nationwide should check infant formula cans now: Nara Organics has recalled all lots of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after federal officials linked the product to a multistate infant botulism investigation.
The recall covers formula sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com and Nara.com. The FDA says the brand makes up less than 1% of infant formula sold in the U.S., so a broad shortage is not expected.
What officials know so far
FDA and CDC updates say three infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington were hospitalized after consuming the formula. No deaths have been reported, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Officials say testing of leftover product is underway. The recall includes all lots currently on the market, and the lot code is on the bottom of each can.
What parents should do now
Stop using the formula immediately. If you have unopened cans, throw them away or return them. If you have an opened can, photograph the bottom and lot code before you discard it or keep it for possible testing.
Watch for infant botulism symptoms for up to a month after last use, including poor feeding, constipation, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, weak or altered crying, low muscle tone and breathing trouble. Seek immediate medical care if a child shows warning signs.
Nara says website orders placed in May or June were automatically refunded. Other buyers can request a refund by photographing the bottom of each can and submitting the company’s refund form. Target customers who bought 700-gram cans can return them to Target or use Target’s online return instructions; Target did not sell the 400-gram cans.
