Nara Organics recalls baby formula after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Summary
Nara Organics is recalling its organic baby formula sold in the U.S. after three infants got sick with botulism in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The babies were treated in hospitals, and health officials are urging parents to stop using this formula and watch for symptoms.Key Facts
- Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula has been linked to infant botulism cases in three babies aged 2 to 5 months.
- The formula is sold nationwide in Target stores and online at Nara.com.
- Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria producing toxins in a baby's gut.
- Symptoms include constipation, weak muscles, drooping eyelids, feeding problems, and breathing difficulties.
- The only treatment is BabyBIG, an intravenous medicine made from blood plasma with immunity to botulism.
- Nara Organics formula makes up less than 1% of all infant formula sold in the U.S., so there is no shortage risk.
- The formula is made in Europe but only sold in the U.S.
- The CDC advises parents to stop using the formula, label it "DO NOT USE," and watch infants for symptoms for one month.
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