Nara Organics announced on June 13 that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market because of a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.
According to the company, the recall was initiated after the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control contacted Nara Organics with information about three cases of infant botulism in infants who had consumed Nara formula. The affected infants were hospitalized and treated with Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania. No deaths have been reported. The specific product lots linked to these cases are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, and 708125174E14F2. Although testing has not confirmed the presence of C. botulinum in Nara infant formula, the company said it is recalling all products currently in market out of an abundance of caution.
The recalled products include Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula in both 700g (UPC 860013251901) and 400g (UPC 860013251918) packages. All lot codes currently on the market are included in this voluntary recall. These products were distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.
Nara Organics said it is working closely with federal agencies to support their investigation into these cases. “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,” according to a statement from the company.
Customers are advised to stop using affected products immediately. If an infant has consumed this product and presents symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, or weak crying, caregivers should contact a healthcare provider right away.
Consumers who purchased formula from Nara’s website during May or June will be automatically refunded; others may request refunds by submitting photos through a form online or returning unused product at Target locations.