Nara Organics recall: what parents should do and when symptoms are an emergency

Nara Organics announced an all-lots U.S. recall on June 13, 2026 for its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after FDA and CDC began investigating a multistate infant botulism outbreak. In FDA’s latest update, posted June 26, 2026, the agency said three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

For families, the immediate steps are straightforward: stop using the formula, save the product details, and watch closely for symptoms that need urgent medical attention. Infant botulism is rare, but it can become life-threatening.

What product is involved

The recall involves Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula sold nationwide in the United States through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.

FDA says all lots currently on the market are included. The affected products were sold in these sizes:

700g can, UPC 860013251901
400g can, UPC 860013251918

The lot code is on the bottom of the can. FDA has published the full list of recalled lot codes, but because this is an all-lots recall, families should not keep using the product while trying to make a perfect match.

What to do right now

Stop using the formula immediately.
Take a photo of the can and record the lot number and use-by date.
Wash bottles, scoops, preparation items, and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher, as FDA advises.
If your baby has any possible symptoms after consuming the formula, seek medical care right away.

If you have unopened or unused cans

Do not use them. Follow the manufacturer or retailer return and refund instructions described in FDA’s recall notice.

If you have an opened can

FDA says families may want to keep the opened can only in case testing is needed if a baby develops symptoms. If you keep it, label it “DO NOT USE” and store it safely away from other feeding items for at least one month. If no symptoms appear after a month, FDA says to throw the leftover formula away.

Refunds and returns

According to the recall notice, Nara Organics said it will automatically refund orders placed on its website in May and June 2026. Other customers with unused product may request a refund using the company’s process, which includes a photo of the bottom of each can. Target customers may return the product to Target stores or use Target’s online return process.

Possible infant botulism warning signs

CDC says infant botulism is diagnosed from a pattern of symptoms, not from a single sign alone. Symptoms can take several weeks to appear after ingestion.

Warning signs can include:

Constipation
Poor feeding
Drooping eyelids
Sluggish pupils
Flattened facial expression
Weaker suck or gag reflex
Weak or altered cry
Loss of head control or unusual weakness
Difficulty swallowing
Breathing difficulty

When symptoms are an emergency

Call 911 or seek emergency care immediately if your baby is having trouble breathing or seems unable to swallow or feed safely.

Other concerning symptoms after recalled formula exposure, such as poor feeding, drooping eyelids, a weak cry, constipation with weakness, or loss of head control, also need urgent same-day medical evaluation. CDC says clinicians should not wait for lab confirmation before acting if infant botulism is suspected.

What FDA still does not know

FDA says the investigation is still in its early stages. Leftover formula from homes and unopened samples from affected lots are being tested, and the agency says results are still pending.

What is known so far is limited: all three infants in the outbreak had consumed Nara Organics powdered infant formula, and FDA says the illnesses began between April and May 2026. What is not known yet is the exact source or route of contamination. FDA says there is not enough evidence yet to determine that.

FDA also says this recall is not expected to create a broader infant formula shortage.

Where families can get help

For the latest lot identifiers, recall steps, and investigation updates, check the FDA recall notice and FDA outbreak investigation page for this event. If your child develops symptoms after consuming the recalled formula, contact a clinician right away, and use emergency services for breathing trouble or unsafe swallowing or feeding.

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