FDA, CDC Investigate Infant Botulism Outbreak Tied to Nara Organics Powdered Formula
Parents and caregivers should stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula right away. The FDA and CDC are investigating an infant botulism outbreak tied to the product, and the company agreed to recall all of the formula on June 13, 2026.
This is a broad recall, so if you have any of this formula in your home, nursery, diaper bag, or child care setting, do not feed it to an infant. Follow the official disposal, return, or refund instructions in the notice and keep the container if you need it for the recall process.
What families need to know
The latest FDA update says the investigation involves three confirmed or suspected cases of infant botulism. The cases are in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington, and all identified cases were hospitalized.
Officials have not said the investigation is closed. It is still ongoing, which means more details may be added as FDA and CDC continue tracing the source and reviewing reports.
What product is affected
The product named in the update is Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. Because the recall covers all of the formula, families should check any container they have on hand, even if it was purchased days or weeks ago. If you use formula for a baby, it is worth taking a quick look now instead of waiting until the next feeding.
Do not assume a partially used canister is safe just because it has been opened or stored in a different place. If it is the recalled product, it should not be used.
What parents and caregivers should do now
- Stop using the formula immediately.
- Do not feed it to an infant.
- Follow the FDA and company instructions for disposal, return, or refund if provided in the notice.
- Watch for symptoms of infant botulism and seek prompt medical care if a baby may have been exposed and appears ill.
- Check for updates from FDA and CDC if you have this product at home or in child care.
For families, the practical step is simple: set the canister aside now and make sure every caregiver knows not to use it. If a baby has already taken the formula and seems unusually weak, floppy, constipated, tired, or is having feeding problems, contact a health care provider right away. The official notice should guide the next steps, but medical care should not wait if symptoms appear.
Because this is an active investigation, the FDA may update the notice as more information comes in. If you rely on this formula, keep an eye on the official recall page and replace it with a safe alternative from a trusted source before the next feeding.
