Health Officials Warn Parents of Botulism Risk Tied to Nara Baby Formula

New infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny

Parents and experts ask if premium, organic, whole-milk baby formulas entering the market have outpaced the science and regulations needed to ensure safety.

Nara Organics Infant Formula pulled nationwide over Botulism outbreak

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched a multi-state investigation into a cluster of infant botulism cases. The outbreak is linked directly to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula (powdered). On June 13, 2026, the manufacturer issued a voluntary… Source

Health officials warn parents of botulism risk tied to Nara baby formula

A woman holds a bottle of baby formula as she feeds her infant son in San Antonio on May 13, 2022.(Eric Gay)San Diego County public health officials Wednesday urged parents and those who care for children to throw out or return Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula, which has been linked to a multi- state infant botulism outbreak.Nara Organics has issued a voluntary recall for all lots of the product sold online at Nara.com and Target.…

Health Officials Investigate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart and Nara Formula Products

Health officials are investigating a recent outbreak of infant botulism linked to premium baby formula products. The investigation focuses on brands that market their formulas … Health Officials Investigate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart and Nara Formula Products Read More » The post Health Officials Investigate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart and Nara Formula Products first appeared on GeneOnline News. The post Health Off…

DeLauro Issues Statement on Nara Organic Formula Outbreak

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued a statement about the Nara Organic Formula outbreak and recall for botulism. That outbreak has sickened at least three infants in the states of California, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of […] The post DeLauro Issues Statement on Nara Organic Formula Ou…

German company made the infant formula linked to botulism outbreak

Officials with Nara Organics continue to refuse to report the manufacturer of their infant formula, which has been linked to an outbreak of infant botulism.However, a German company's website reveals that Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH  — also known by its brand name Elb-Milch, a subsidiary of the Krüger Group — is the manufacturer of Nara Organics infant formula. The German Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH has been part of the Krüger Group since 1991, ac…