Nara Organics Formula Recall: Protect Your Baby
If you've been feeding your baby Nara Organics infant formula, stop immediately. The FDA and CDC have confirmed a direct link between this formula and three cases of infant botulism — a rare but potentially fatal illness in babies. All lots have been recalled, and every can currently in homes across America should be considered unsafe.
This is the second infant formula botulism recall in less than a year — and parents deserve straight answers.
What Happened
In April and May 2026, three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized with infant botulism. All three had consumed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. After the CDC and FDA confirmed the epidemiological link, Nara Organics voluntarily recalled every lot of its formula on June 13, 2026.
The formula was manufactured in Europe and sold exclusively in the United States through Target stores nationwide, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. All three hospitalized infants were treated with BabyBIG, the only approved antitoxin for infant botulism, produced exclusively by the California Department of Public Health. No deaths have been reported.
Which Products Are Recalled
The recall covers all lots of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market. There are no safe lots — every can is included. The three specific lots directly linked to illness are:
- 709125280E14F2
- 709125288E14F2
- 708125174E14F2
However, because the recall covers all lots, parents should discard any Nara Organics formula regardless of the lot number on their can.
Symptoms of Infant Botulism — Act Immediately
Infant botulism symptoms can take days or even weeks to appear after exposure. If your baby consumed Nara Organics formula, watch closely for these warning signs for at least one month after the last feeding:
- Constipation — usually the first sign
- Weak or altered cry
- Poor feeding or difficulty sucking and swallowing
- Loss of head control
- Drooping eyelids or sluggish pupils
- Decreased facial expression
- General weakness or limpness
- Difficulty breathing
If you notice any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately — do not wait. Early treatment with BabyBIG is critical and significantly improves outcomes. Contact your pediatrician before using the FDA MedWatch reporting portal.
What Parents Should Do Right Now
- Stop feeding immediately — do not use any Nara Organics formula, even if the can looks fine and is unopened
- Do not throw the can away — return it to Target for a full refund
- Clean thoroughly — wash all bottles, nipples, and surfaces that touched the recalled formula with hot soapy water or run through the dishwasher
- Monitor your baby — watch for symptoms for at least 30 days after the last feeding
- Call your pediatrician — even if your baby seems fine, inform your doctor about the exposure
For questions about the recall, contact Nara Organics directly through their website at nara.com or reach out to Target customer service at 1-800-440-0680.
A Bigger Problem: Two Recalls in Seven Months
This is not an isolated incident. In November 2025, ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula was recalled after being linked to a separate multistate infant botulism outbreak. Nara Organics is now the second premium organic whole milk infant formula recalled for the same reason in less than a year.
Consumer advocates and public health experts have raised serious concerns about FDA oversight. The FDA's ongoing investigation is still determining the root cause. Current regulations require formula makers to test for Salmonella and Cronobacter — but not for Clostridium botulinum spores, the bacteria responsible for these outbreaks.
Until testing requirements change, parents using organic whole milk powdered infant formula should stay informed and check the CDC outbreak investigation page for the latest updates.
Safe Formula Alternatives
The FDA has confirmed that this recall does not create a formula shortage. Ready-to-feed liquid formula is considered sterile and does not carry the same botulism spore risk as powdered formula. If you are concerned, speak with your pediatrician about safe alternatives appropriate for your baby's age and nutritional needs.
