Infant formula sold at Target recalled due to botulism concerns

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   Nara Organics infant formula recalled after multistate botulism outbreak

   Nara Organics has recalled all lots of its powdered infant formula due to a confirmed multistate outbreak of infant botulism. At least three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington have fallen ill after consuming the formula, sold at Target and online. The FDA, CDC, and state health agencies are investigating the contamination risk linked to Clostridium botulinum. Parents are advised to stop using the product immediately.

   What's confirmed:

   • Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of its powdered infant formula due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, which can cause infant botulism.
   • At least three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington have been sickened by infant botulism after consuming the recalled formula.
   • The recalled formula was sold at Target stores nationwide and online.
   • The FDA, CDC, California Department of Public Health, and state partners are jointly investigating the outbreak.
   • Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness, particularly dangerous for infants under one year old.
   • Nara Organics issued the recall out of an abundance of caution, though no specific lot codes were initially flagged as contaminated.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • ByHeart, another infant formula brand, previously recommended switching to Nara Organics after its own product was linked to botulism concerns.
   • The recall follows a pattern of recent infant formula contamination incidents, though no additional brands have been officially linked to this outbreak.
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