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Organic formula brand issues recall after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism

An organic baby formula is being voluntarily recalled after three infants who were fed the product were hospitalized with infant botulism, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration.

Organic formula brand issues recall after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism

TL;DR

  • Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula is voluntarily recalled after three infants were hospitalized with infant botulism.
  • The affected babies were in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania and have been treated successfully.
  • No lots of the formula have tested positive for Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria causing infant botulism.
  • The company is recalling all whole milk infant powdered formula products.
  • Affected products were sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com.
  • Consumers should stop using the formula and seek refunds.
  • Symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, poor feeding, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness.