Infant formula sold at Target recalled due to botulism concerns

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[@ABC] Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Satur... Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said.

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[ABC News] Baby formula sold at Target recalled after multistate infant botulism outbreak Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism

=== EARLIER COVERAGE / BACKGROUND (context only — do NOT lead with this) === [Usa Today] Infant formula sold at Target recalled due to botulism concerns Infant formula sold at Target recalled due to botulism concerns Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all cans of its infant formula sold online and at Target stores across the United States due to botulism concerns.

On June 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration shared three infants ages two to five months were hospitalized and treated for infant botulism after drinking Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula.

The CDC added that the incidents occurred across three states: California, Pennsylvania and Washington. Symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to start, according to the CDC, but may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing and decreased facial expression.

" "Seek immediate health care if your infant consumed Nara Organics brand infant formula and has any of these symptoms," the CDC advises, adding to monitor children for a month after they last consumed the product. The CDC also advises washing any items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula.

According to the FDA and Nara Organics website, the specific product lots these infants were exposed to included: 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2 and 708125174E14F2. But the company is voluntarily recalling all its cans − the full list of lot codes can be found here.

The company adds customers who purchased formula from its website in May or June will receive an automatic refund while others may request a refund. For those who purchased formula at Target, the company suggests following the store's return policies.

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[CBS News] Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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An organic baby formula is being voluntarily recalled after three infants who were fed the product were hospitalized with infant botulism, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that all three babies had consumed Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula, which is sold at Target stores throughout the United States.

The sickened babies were in California, Washington and Pennsylvania, according to the FDA notice. All three babies were successfully treated, and no deaths have been reported, the FDA said. com. The formula was not sold outside the United States, according to the FDA notice.

No lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula have tested positive for Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes infant botulism, according to the FDA, but all whole milk infant powdered formula products are being recalled voluntarily by the company.

The three product lots consumed by the sickened babies are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2 and 708125174E14F2, according to the FDA. The lot numbers can be found on the bottom of the formula cans. A can of Nara Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula powder.

Food and Drug Administration "Nara is taking aggressive action to ensure the safety of the babies and families who use the product as we work closely with the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state partners to support their investigation into the root causes of these cases," the company said in the FDA notice.

Customers should stop using the affected products immediately, according to the notice. com between May and June 2026 will receive an automatic refund. com can request a refund online . Consumers who purchased the product at Target should return the product there or visit Target's website for a refund.

Infant botulism occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores enter and colonize the intestinal tract, causing botulinum neurotoxins to grow there, according to the CDC. An outbreak of infant botulism tied to the formula brand ByHeart led to over 50 illnesses in 19 states.

Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness. Respiratory arrest is also possible.

The disease can be fatal. If a baby has consumed the product and begins showing those symptoms, caregivers should contact their healthcare provider immediately.