Nala Organics is voluntarily recalling all cans of baby formula sold online and in Target stores nationwide due to botulism concerns.
On June 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration announced that three infants, ages 2 to 5 months, who drank Nala Organic Whole Milk organic infant formula were hospitalized and being treated for infant botulism. The CDC added that the incidents occurred across three states: California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
According to the CDC, symptoms of infant botulism may take several weeks to appear and may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, and decreased facial expressions. The FDA added that the disease is “rare but potentially fatal.”
“If your infant consumes Nara Organics brand infant formula and develops any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention,” the CDC advises, adding that children should be monitored for one month after the last consumption of the product.
The CDC also recommends washing items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled formulation.
According to the FDA and Nara Organics website, the specific product lots to which these infants were exposed included 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, and 708125174E14F2. However, the company is voluntarily recalling all cans, and a complete list of lot codes can be found here.
The company added that customers who purchased baby formula from its website in May or June will automatically receive a refund, but other customers may request a refund. For those who purchased the formula at Target, the company suggests following the store’s return policy.
The CDC added that formula shortages are not expected as a result of this recall, as this brand “represents less than 1% of all infant formula available in the United States.”
