The recall was announced June 13 after federal and state health officials began investigating three confirmed or suspected cases of infant botulism involving infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Source: New Mexico Department of Health, Food& Drug Administration
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New Mexico health officials are urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula following a nationwide recall linked to three infant botulism cases in other states.
The recall was announced June 13 after federal and state health officials began investigating three confirmed or suspected cases of infant botulism involving infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington. All three infants were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. New Mexico currently has no confirmed cases associated with the outbreak.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state health agencies are continuing to investigate the outbreak. While all three infants consumed Nara Organics formula, testing remains underway and no recalled product has tested positive for Clostridium botulinum to date. The recall was issued due to the severity of the illnesses and the epidemiological link between the cases.
The recall applies to all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. The formula was manufactured in Europe and distributed only in the United States.
Infant botulism is a rare but potentially life-threatening illness that can cause muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and breathing problems. Symptoms may take several weeks to appear and can include constipation, poor feeding, weak sucking, drooping eyelids, loss of head control and difficulty breathing. Parents who believe their child may be experiencing symptoms should seek immediate medical care.
Health officials recommend that families stop using the recalled formula immediately. Opened containers should be labeled “DO NOT USE” and kept in a safe location in case testing is needed if an infant becomes ill. Bottles, mixing containers and surfaces that may have come into contact with the formula should be washed with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.
The FDA’s investigation remains ongoing, with additional testing of formula samples expected in the coming weeks.
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