6/24/26 Child Nutrition Services Special Update

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 06/24/2026 03:46 PM PDT

Child Nutrition Services Special Update: June 24, 2026

Update: Recalled Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula

Update: Recalled Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Thurston County, and officials in two other states are investigating an outbreak of botulism linked to powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

All reported cases 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.

If you recently purchased Nara Organics formula:

Do not use it. Throw it away or return it to where you bought it. If you still have the container, record the lot number before discarding. If you have an open container, refer to the CDC’s recommendations.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.
Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed Nara Organics powdered infant formula and has any of these symptoms:

Poor feeding
Loss of head control
Muscle weakness
Difficulty swallowing
Decreased facial expression

Symptoms of infant botulism can take as long as several weeks to develop and most commonly affects babies less than 6 months of age. Parents and caregivers whose infants consumed the recalled formula should continue monitoring for symptoms.

For the most current updates, visit CDC Outbreak Notice and FDA Recall Information.

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