Urgent FDA Alert: Infant Formula Recall Due to Botulism Risk Across 36 States

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On June 13, 2026, the FDA released an urgent advisory following Nara Organics' recall of its Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula, which has been found to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium responsible for severe botulism. This recall impacts products sold in all 36 states where Nara Organics operates. Botulism poses a significant threat to infants, as even minimal exposure can lead to critical respiratory failure. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to cease use of any affected formula and consult with their child's healthcare provider. The FDA is conducting comprehensive traceback investigations and will issue updates as more information about distribution becomes available. Botulism can have a mortality rate of up to 2 percent in infants, even with prompt medical intervention.

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00:00The FDA has issued an emergency recall alert that every parent in America needs to hear right now.

00:06Nara Organics has recalled its whole milk powdered infant formula after contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

00:13The bacteria that causes botulism was confirmed in products distributed across 36 states.

00:20Botulism in infants is a medical emergency.

00:23Even tiny doses can trigger life-threatening respiratory failure in babies,

00:27whose immune and nervous systems cannot fight the toxin the way adults can.

00:32The FDA has initiated a full traceback investigation

00:36and confirmed the recall effects retail distribution in three dozen states nationwide.

00:42If you or anyone you know has been using Nara Organics whole milk powdered infant formula, stop immediately.

00:48Call your pediatrician right now.

00:50Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

00:53If botulism develops in an infant,

00:55the window for effective treatment is very narrow.

00:58The FDA's complete recall list is available at fda.gov slash recalls.

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