What to do if you have recalled Nara Organics infant formula

If you have recalled Nara Organics infant formula at home, stop using it right away. Federal officials said on June 13, 2026, that they were investigating a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. As of that update, 3 infants in 3 states had been hospitalized and no deaths had been reported.

This is a narrow but important recall for parents and caregivers because the product was sold nationwide. If you bought Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula, treat it as recalled and do not feed it to your baby.

What to do right now

Stop using the formula immediately. Do not feed any recalled Nara Organics formula to your infant.
If the can is unopened, throw it away or return it. Do not keep unopened cans for later use.
If the can is opened, set it aside safely. Take a photo of the bottom of the can, record the lot number and use-by date, write “DO NOT USE” on it, and store it away from other feeding items for at least one month. Health officials may want to test it if your baby becomes sick.
Clean feeding items and prep surfaces. Wash bottles, nipples, scoops, counters, and anything else that may have touched the formula with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Handle refunds after the safety steps. The company said it would automatically refund website purchases made in May and June 2026. Other customers with unused product can follow the company or retailer return instructions, including Target’s return process.

What symptoms to watch for

Infant botulism is rare, but it can become life-threatening. Early signs often begin with constipation and may include poor feeding or weak sucking, droopy eyelids, a weak or unusual cry, less facial movement, trouble swallowing, loss of head control, and a floppy body or floppy arms and legs. As the illness gets worse, breathing problems can develop.

How long to watch your baby

Watch your baby for symptoms for one month after the last time they used the recalled formula. That long window matters because symptoms can take several weeks to appear after exposure. If no symptoms develop after a month, leftover opened formula can be thrown away.

What is still unknown

The investigation is still open. Federal officials said testing of opened cans and unopened samples was underway, and some laboratory confirmation was still in progress as of June 13, 2026. The company statement posted by FDA also said the formula had not tested positive to date when the recall was announced. In other words, the recall followed a strong epidemiologic signal, but the testing process was still ongoing.

When to get help right away

Seek immediate medical care if your baby used the recalled formula and has poor feeding, loss of head control, trouble swallowing, decreased facial expression, or other possible signs of infant botulism. Get emergency help right away for breathing problems, breathing that slows or stops, a very floppy body, or unusual extreme sleepiness. Infant botulism is a medical emergency, and early treatment can improve recovery.

A practical next step for parents

Check your pantry now and write down the last date your baby used the formula so the one-month watch period is easier to track. If you need help choosing a replacement formula, contact your pediatrician. Families using WIC can also call their local WIC office if switching products is difficult.

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