Los Angeles County health officials have issued a warning to parents and caregivers about Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula, which has been linked to a multistate infant botulism outbreak. Although there are currently no confirmed cases in Los Angeles County, officials are monitoring the situation as state and federal agencies investigate suspected and confirmed cases in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

Recall and Precautions

All lots of the formula have been voluntarily recalled, and parents are urged to stop using the product immediately. They are advised to either discard it or return it to the place of purchase and record the lot number if possible. The recalled formula was sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.

Public Health officials recommend that parents seek immediate medical care if an infant develops symptoms including constipation, difficulty feeding, sucking or swallowing, a weak cry, diminished facial expression, poor head control, muscle weakness, or breathing problems. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores colonize an infant’s intestines and produce a toxin that can cause progressive muscle weakness and respiratory failure if left untreated.

Parents seeking additional information may contact the Los Angeles County Public Health InfoLine at 833-540-0473.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.