Organic formula brand issues recall after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula is being voluntarily recalled after three infants in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania were hospitalized with infant botulism after consuming the product.
- Although no product lots have tested positive for Clostridium botulinum, the company is recalling all whole milk infant powdered formula lots as a precaution.
- The affected lot numbers are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, and 708125174E14F2, with products sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com across the U.S.
- Nara Organics is cooperating with the FDA, CDC, and state partners to investigate the root causes and is offering automatic refunds for purchases made between May and June 2026, with instructions for returns and refunds provided for other purchases.
- Infant botulism symptoms include constipation, poor feeding, muscle weakness, and respiratory difficulties; caregivers are urged to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear in babies who consumed the formula.
