Nara Organics Expands Recall of Powdered Infant Formula Amid Botulism Outbreak
Federal officials have expanded the recall of Nara Organics powdered infant formula after four babies were hospitalized with botulism poisoning.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 12:11 a.m. ET
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Aug 28, 2026, 12:16 a.m. ET
CDC Reports Four Babies Hospitalized in Nara Organics Formula Botulism Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that four babies were hospitalized after consuming Nara Organics powdered infant formula, according to foodsafetynews.com. All four infants required hospitalization but none died, the outlet reported.
The CDC identified the hazard as botulism poisoning, caused by contamination with spores that cause the illness. The formula was distributed in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania, according to foodsafetynews.com.
The investigation into the outbreak has been closed, as reported by foodsafetynews.com.
Aug 28, 2026, 12:11 a.m. ETFirst report
CDC Closes Investigation into Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Nara Organics Formula
Federal officials have closed an investigation into an outbreak of infant botulism linked to Nara Organics powdered infant formula, according to a report from Food Safety News. The investigation, reported on August 28, 2026, identified four babies who required hospitalization but none died, the outlet reported.
The formula was distributed in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania, and the contamination was with spores that cause botulism poisoning, according to Food Safety News. The cause of the contamination has not been determined, and the investigation is closed.
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