Another infant has been sickened in the Nara infant formula botulism outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All four babies have been hospitalized, and all of Nara Organic's powdered infant formulas have been recalled. The case count by state is: California (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. The patient age range is 68 days (2 months) to 153 days (5 months). All four infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. Leftover Nara Organic infant formula was collected for testing. Lab results confirmed that Clostridium botulinum bacteria were present in an open can of the … [Read more...]
New Cyclospora Outbreak on FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table
There is a new cyclospora outbreak on the FDA's CORE Outbreak Table. There are nine outbreaks on the table; six of those outbreak have been solved. Three of the outbreaks have ended, but the investigations into all of them are ongoing. For the new cyclospora outbreak, there are two people who are sick. The source has not been identified. The FDA has initiated traceback. For the infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organic Infant Formula, three infants are sick. They live in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. For the Salmonella … [Read more...]
DeLauro Issues Statement on Nara Organic Formula Outbreak
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued a statement about the Nara Organic Formula outbreak and recall for botulism. That outbreak has sickened at least three infants in the states of California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. This product was sold at Target stores nationwide, and was also sold on the Target web site and Nara’s website between July 2025 and June 2026. All of the Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula has been recalled. Guardians and parents should not feed infants this formula. DeLauro said, "In just seven months, we … [Read more...]
FDA On Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula botulism outbreak. At least three infants in three states have been sickened. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. The California Department of Public Health Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program reported three toxin type A infections among infants who consumed the formula. All three of the babies consumed the recalled formula. This product was sold at Target stores … [Read more...]
Nara Organics Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens 3 Babies
A Nara Organics infant formula botulism outbreak has sickened at least three babies, according to the CDC. The powdered formula has been recalled. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. State and local public health officials interviewed the caregivers about the foods the babies were fed in the month before they got sick. All reported feeding them Nara Organics infant formula. Federal and state public health officials are collecting and testing … [Read more...]
Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula Recalled For Botulism
Nara Organics powdered infant formula has been recalled for botulism risk. There is an infant botulism outbreak linked to this product that has sickened at least three babies in three states. The case count by state is: California (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates range from April through May 2026. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection that was developed by the California Department of Health. The infants ranged in age from 86 days to 153 days when they got sick. This formula was sold in Target stores, on Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. It is not sold outside of the United States. The recalled product comes in two sizes. Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant … [Read more...]
