Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nara Organics Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula recall: Potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination

Recall published 5 months ago

Potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Botulism risk

This notice is about a possible botulism risk, which is the one food recall where "I will deal with it later" is the wrong answer.

What the notice says: Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health of infants which occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores are ingested and colonize the intestinal tract, producing botulinum neurotoxins in the immature gut of infants.

Why it matters: This product may not have been processed in a way that reliably destroys Clostridium botulinum spores. The toxin they can produce in a sealed container is one of the most dangerous substances in food safety, and it is tasteless and odourless.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Botulism is a medical emergency. The CDC lists double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, a dry mouth, and muscle weakness that starts in the face and moves down the body. In an infant, watch for poor feeding, a weak cry, drooping eyelids and unusual floppiness. Call 911 or go to an emergency department immediately if any of these appear after eating a recalled product — treatment works best when it is given early.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1137-2026
Published
June 13, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nara Organics
Product type
Infant formula & baby food
Units affected
3 cases
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Target
Lot / code info
Recalled Lot Codes - 408125075E14F2 - 708125076E14F2 - 708125083E14F2 - 408125139E14F2 - 708125141E14F2 - 708125145E14F2 - 708125174E14F2 - 709125273E14F2 - 709125280E14F2 - 709125288E14F2 - 409125307E14F2 - 70926019ENNB - 70926029ENNB - 70926035ENNB - 70926039ENNB - 70926042ENNB Use-By dates span March 16, 2027 - February 11, 2028
UPC codes
860013251901, 860013251918
Reports of harm
There are no reported deaths.

Products covered by this recall

Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula

What the company announced

Nara Organics of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market out of an abundance of caution due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health of infants which occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores are ingested and colonize the intestinal tract, producing botulinum neurotoxins in the immature gut of infants. Affected infants can present with some or all of the following signs and symptoms: constipation, poor feeding, ptosis (drooping eyelid), sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered cry, generalized weakness, respiratory difficulty, and possibly respiratory arrest.

Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula was distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. Nara Infant Formula is not distributed outside of the USA.

Affected Product Details:

Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula, 700g, with UPC 860013251901

Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula, 400g, with UPC: 860013251918

All lots currently on the market are included in this voluntary recall, and the specific codes are as follows. The lot code can be found on the bottom of each can.

408125075E14F2

708125076E14F2

708125083E14F2

408125139E14F2

708125141E14F2

708125145E14F2

708125174E14F2

709125273E14F2

709125280E14F2

709125288E14F2

409125307E14F2

70926019ENNB

70926029ENNB

70926035ENNB

70926039ENNB

70926042ENNB

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) contacted Nara Organics late Friday, June 12, 2026, and provided information about 3 cases of infant botulism in infants who CDC reported had consumed Nara formula. The 3 infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG (Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous) in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania. There are no reported deaths. The three specific product lots these infants were exposed to are: 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, 708125174E14F2. To date, Nara infant formula has not tested positive for C. botulinum. However, Nara is voluntarily recalling all products currently in market.

Nara is taking aggressive action to ensure the safety of the babies and families who use the product as we work closely with the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state partners to support their investigation into the root causes of these cases.

Customers should stop using the affected products immediately. If your baby has consumed this product and is presenting symptoms of infant botulism including, but not limited to vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, and weak crying, please contact your healthcare provider for immediate care.

To report an illness or adverse event, you can:

Report a Product Problem through SmartHub

Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online

Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA

Nara will automatically refund all consumers who purchased formula from their website in May and June 2026. Other customers with unused product may request a refund by taking a photo of the bottom of each can and completing the refund form here:

https://nara.com/pages/refund-request-form . Target customers may return their product to Target retail locations or follow Target's online return instructions.

We sincerely apologize for the concern and distress this announcement causes our customers. We are committed to leading with transparency and accountability throughout this process as we work to identify further information. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. Customers with questions are encouraged to visit Nara’s website or email [email protected] .

FDA Outbreak Advisory

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 860013251901
  • 860013251918

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 24.7 OZ
  • 14.1 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Botulism

Nara Organics — This notice is about a possible botulism risk, which is the one food recall where "I will deal with it later" is the wrong answer.

  1. Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.
  2. Wash anything the contents spilled on with a bleach solution and wear gloves while you do it.
  3. If anyone has eaten it and has blurred vision, trouble swallowing or weakness, call 911 — this does not wait for an appointment.
  4. Do not open the container. If it is already open, do not sniff it — double-bag it and keep it away from children and pets.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Nara will automatically refund all consumers who purchased formula from their website in May and June 2026.

Company contact: Nara Organics — Consumers: [email protected] — Media: [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nara Organics infant formula & baby food recalled?

Potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health of infants which occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores are ingested and colonize the intestinal tract, producing botulinum neurotoxins in the immature gut of infants.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 860013251901, 860013251918. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Nara will automatically refund all consumers who purchased formula from their website in May and June 2026.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Target.

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