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Nara Organics Infant Formula Linked to Another Case of Botulism

Published July 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM UTC

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported a fourth case of infant botulism linked to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. The affected infants, located in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington, consumed the product between April and May 2026. This follows a previous recall initiated last month after three infants were hospitalized with similar symptoms. The FDA is currently testing unopened containers from the affected product lots, with results expected in the coming weeks. The formula was sold nationwide in Target stores and online at. Parents and caregivers are advised to immediately discontinue use of the product and seek medical attention if their child exhibits symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, weak muscle tone, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems. The FDA also recommends retaining any opened cans of formula, as state health departments may request samples for testing if an infant develops botulism symptoms. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that occurs when infants ingest bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut. Symptoms can include constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, weak muscle tone, difficulty swallowing, and breathing problems. The FDA urges parents to keep any opened cans of formula labeled 'DO NOT USE' and stored safely away from other items for at least a month. If no symptoms appear after a month, the leftover formula should be discarded. This incident follows a previous outbreak of infant botulism tied to the ByHeart formula brand, which led to over 50 illnesses in 19 states.