FDA Issues Warning: Infant Formula Associated with Botulism Cases in Three States

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The FDA and CDC are currently probing a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, which is available at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com. Three infants from California, Pennsylvania, and Washington have been hospitalized due to infections caused by botulism toxin type A. The formula was distributed nationwide from July 2025 to June 2026. The FDA is strongly advising parents and guardians to discontinue the use of Nara Organics infant formula immediately, take a photo of the lot number and use-by date, and seek urgent medical attention if any symptoms arise in infants. Untreated infant botulism may lead to muscle weakness, respiratory issues, or even fatality.

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00:00An urgent FDA warning tonight for any parent who has purchased Nara Organics Infant Formula from Target.

00:06Three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington have been hospitalized with botulism,

00:12a potentially deadly bacterial toxin, after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula.

00:20The FDA and CDC have confirmed this is an active multi-state outbreak.

00:24The formula was sold nationwide at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com from July 2025 through June 2026,

00:34meaning millions of cans may be in American homes right now.

00:38Botulism in infants causes muscle weakness, difficulty feeding, and can progress to breathing failure and death if not treated immediately.

00:46The FDA is ordering all parents, stop using this formula immediately.

00:52Photograph the lot number and the expiration date.

00:54And if your infant shows any sign of weakness, difficulty breathing, or trouble feeding,

01:00go to the emergency room right now.

01:02Do not wait.

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