San Diego County Issues Warning After Infant Formula Recall Linked To Botulism

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County public health officials urged parents and caregivers to stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula after it was linked to a multi-state infant botulism outbreak.

The company voluntarily recalled all lots of the formula sold online at Nara.com and Target.com and in Target stores between July 2025 and June 2026. County Environmental Health and Quality officials were working with local retailers to remove the product from shelves.

Botulism cases have been reported in California, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that primarily affects babies younger than 6 months. It occurs when bacteria grow in a baby's intestines and produce a toxin that can cause muscle weakness and trouble breathing if not treated properly, county officials said.

Symptoms can appear three to 30 days after exposure and can include constipation, poor feeding, weak crying, loss of head control and trouble swallowing.

Parents whose babies consumed the formula should seek medical care immediately if symptoms develop. The FDA advised saving any opened containers for possible testing by sealing them, labeling them "do not use" and storing them for 30 days.

Officials have also alerted health care providers about the recall.