Key facts
- Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide at Target and online.
- The recall is linked to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism affecting three babies.
- The affected product is Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula.
- Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by consuming bacteria spores that produce a toxin in the gut.
- The FDA assured that the recalled formula constitutes a small fraction of the U.S. market and does not pose a shortage risk.
- The CDC advised consumers to stop using the formula and to monitor infants for symptoms.
Nara Organics has initiated a nationwide recall of its organic baby formula, sold through Target stores and online, following a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Federal authorities confirmed that three infants, aged between 2 and 5 months, fell ill in April and May in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula.