Baby formula sold at Target recalled after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Summary
Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism affected three babies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control are urging people to stop using the product and watch for symptoms in infants.Key Facts
- Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula sold at Target stores and online.
- Three babies aged 2 to 5 months were hospitalized with infant botulism in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
- Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by toxin-producing bacteria in babies under one year old.
- Symptoms include constipation, weak muscle tone, drooping eyelids, trouble swallowing, and breathing problems.
- The only treatment approved is BabyBIG, an intravenous medicine made from immunized blood plasma.
- The recalled formula represents less than 1% of U.S. infant formula sales, so no shortage is expected.
- The CDC advises stopping use of the formula, keeping it labeled and stored safely, and watching babies for symptoms.
- If no symptoms appear after one month, leftover formula should be discarded.
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