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Special Edition – Recall Alert

Recall Alert – Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula

There is a current outbreak of botulism linked to powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.  

So far, three infants in three states have been involved in the outbreak, including one infant in Thurston County, Washington who was hospitalized and received treatment for infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare illness that most commonly affects babies less than 6 months of age. All reported cases in this outbreak involved infants who consumed Nara Organics powdered infant formula.

Nara Organics has voluntarily recalled the formula. The recalled formula was sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com.

• This is an active investigation. For the most current updates, visit CDC Outbreak Notice and FDA Recall Information. 

• Parents and Caregivers should stop using Nara Organics formula immediately.

• Throw away or return any unopen cans of Nara Organics infant formula.

• If you still have leftover (open) formula, you should:

• take a photo or record the information on the bottom of the package.
• keep the container in a safe spot and be sure to label that product as DO NOT USE.
• If your child develops symptoms, your state health department might want to collect your formula container for testing. If your child does not develop symptoms after 30 days, throw your containers out.

• Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

• If a child consumed Nara Organics formula and is experiencing symptoms (see below) seek immediate medical attention.

• Symptoms to watch for are:  
  • Poor feeding 
  • Loss of head control 
  • Difficulty swallowing 
  • Decreased facial expression

• If a child consumed Nara formula and is not currently showing symptoms, continue monitoring them and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

It can take several weeks for symptoms of infant botulism to develop, so parents and caretakers should remain vigilant if they used the recalled lots of infant formula. 

Please share this information with families so they can also be aware.

Questions? Contact us at CCHP.Support@kingcounty.gov