Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Infant Botulism Outbreak
The CDC said three infants in three states became sick, and treatment with BabyBIG is recommended for suspected cases.
- On Saturday, Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula was recalled nationwide at Target stores and online after federal authorities linked the product to a multistate botulism outbreak.
- Three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized after consuming the formula, which authorities linked to Clostridium botulinum spores colonizing the gut and producing toxins.
- The CDC advises customers to stop using recalled 700g and 400g containers immediately and label them 'DO NOT USE,' keeping unused product stored safely for at least one month.
- Nara Organics is providing automatic refunds for website purchases and supporting returns at Target, stating the company is 'taking aggressive action to ensure the safety' of families.
- Babies exhibiting symptoms like constipation, poor feeding, or weak muscle tone require immediate medical attention and treatment with FDA-approved BabyBIG, an intravenous medication derived from human blood plasma.
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Nara Organics infant formula recalled after multi-state botulism outbreak
Health officials are investigating a multistate botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organics infant formula, which has resulted in three infants being hospitalized in California, Washington and Pennsylvania.
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A multistate infant botulism outbreak has triggered a nationwide recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. According to reports, three infants between 2 and 5 months old in California, Pennsylvania and Washington became ill and were hospitalized after consuming the formula between April and May. The CDC, FDA and state health agencies are...
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- A baby formula has been linked to three infant hospitalizations and has been recalled nationwide, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Monday, it urged customers to stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula sold at Target. Nara Organics recalled the products after it was linked to three infant botulism cases in California, Pennsylvania and Washington, NMDOH said. Botulism is a rare but serio…
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