Nara Organics Infant Formula Recall: What Parents Should Check Right Now
Parents and caregivers should check Nara Organics powdered infant formula right away. The FDA says the company has recalled all lots of the formula because of a possible health risk tied to infant botulism concern, and the affected product was sold nationally through Target, Target.com, and Nara.com.
This is a fast pantry check for anyone feeding an infant, especially if you bought backup formula online or during a routine shopping trip. If the can in your home matches the recalled brand, UPC, and lot code, stop using it immediately and do not feed it to an infant.
What product is affected
The recall covers Nara Organics powdered infant formula. According to the FDA notice, the recall includes all lots of the product identified by the following UPCs and lot codes:
- UPC: 85004496800 — Lot codes: 206VABP/251261P2, 206VABP/251131P2, 206VABP/251131P1, 206VABP/250931P2, 206VABP/250931P1, 206VABP/250831P1, 206VABP/250831P2
- UPC: 85004496802 — Lot codes: 206VABP/251261P2, 206VABP/251131P2, 206VABP/251131P1, 206VABP/250931P2, 206VABP/250931P1, 206VABP/250831P1, 206VABP/250831P2
The FDA says the recall was issued because of a possible health risk. The notice also reports 3 infant botulism cases associated with the situation described in the recall.
How to check your formula in under a minute
- Pick up the container and read the brand name first.
- Find the UPC on the package and compare it with the FDA notice.
- Check the lot code exactly as printed.
- Look at any backup cans stored in a pantry, diaper bag, or at a grandparent’s house.
- If you ordered formula online, check every can in the shipment, not just the one you opened first.
What to do if you have it
If the formula matches, do not use it. Set it aside so it cannot be mistaken for safe formula, and follow the company’s recall instructions for next steps. If the can is already open, it should still be treated as recalled product and not used for feeding.
Because this is infant formula, the practical move is simple: remove it from the feeding rotation now and replace it with a safe alternative before the next bottle is needed.
Symptoms to watch for
The FDA advises caregivers to be alert for botulism symptoms in an infant who may have consumed the recalled product. Warning signs can include poor feeding, loss of head control, weak cry, constipation, or decreased facial expression. If an infant who drank the formula seems unwell, contact a healthcare provider promptly.
Botulism is not a wait-and-see issue. If your child has consumed the recalled formula and you notice symptoms, seek medical guidance right away.
The main takeaway for parents
This recall is worth checking now because it involves a widely sold infant product and the FDA has tied it to reported infant botulism cases. A quick label check at home can help you catch affected cans before the next feeding.
Look at the brand, UPC, and lot code, and stop using any matching formula immediately. For parents and grandparents helping with feedings, it is a smart time to check every container in the house, not just the one sitting on the counter.
