Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
Summary
An organic baby formula called Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula is being recalled after three babies who consumed it got infant botulism and were hospitalized. The babies were treated successfully, and the company and health agencies are investigating the cause while urging customers to stop using the product.Key Facts
- Three infants in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania got infant botulism after using Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula.
- The formula is sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com within the United States only.
- All three babies were treated and no deaths have happened.
- The company is recalling all whole milk infant powdered formula lots as a safety measure, even though no samples have tested positive for the bacteria.
- The affected product lot numbers are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, and 708125174E14F2.
- Nara Organics is working with the FDA and CDC to find out why the illnesses occurred.
- Customers who bought the formula online from Nara.com between May and June 2026 will get automatic refunds; others can request refunds online.
- Infant botulism is caused by a bacteria that grows in the intestines and can cause serious symptoms in babies, including muscle weakness and breathing problems.
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