Recalled Product Description

The recall affects Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. Recalled products include:

• Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula, powdered infant formula
• Products sold in retail stores and online through Target and Nara Organics
• All lot codes and all expiration dates

The Symptoms of Botulism

Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that can occur when babies ingest Clostridium botulinum spores or toxins that attack the nervous system. Symptoms may include:

• Constipation
• Change in facial expression
• Ptosis
• Loss of head control
• Drooping eyelids
• Generalized weakness
• Difficulty swallowing, poor feeding
• In severe cases, respiratory failure 

Cook Children’s Expert Recommendation

Mary Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., medical director of Cook Children’s Infectious Diseases, previously advised parents to seek medical attention right away if an infant develops symptoms of botulism. Symptoms can take days or even weeks to appear after exposure. Families with concerns about recalled products or possible symptoms should contact their pediatrician for guidance and evaluation. If the infant is having trouble breathing or severe weakness, it’s best to call 911 immediately or proceed to the nearest emergency department.

The FDA recommends keeping any remaining formula away from children and other food products. Families who purchased the recalled formula may be eligible for a refund through Nara Organics or Target.

For more information about infant botulism and symptoms to watch for, read our previous coverage on infant botulism and formula safety.

Texas Health and Human Services has sent out an urgent message warning parents about the risks of giving honey to children 12 months old and younger.

"Infants (children less than 12 months of age) should not be given honey, or pacifiers containing honey or other food products, because of the risk of contracting infant botulism. Consumption of honey is widely recognized as a risk factor for infant botulism by healthcare and public health professionals" THHS wrote in its health alert.

Babies exposed to honey can contract botulism which can present as constipation leading to the inability to suck, weakness (loss of head control) and ultimately difficulty breathing.

Kids under 1 should not have honey, honey containing foods or baby products containing honey.

Botulism cases are usually rare, with about  8 cases per year in Texas but there have been four reported cases in the state since August. All four of those cases were linked to honey containing pacifiers. Botulism can be fatal and should be considered a medical emergency.

Normally, honey is a great option for cough in kids, but it should NEVER be used under 1 year of age.

Symptoms in infants often include:

• Constipation
• Lethargy
• Generalized weaknesses (the “floppy” baby syndrome”)
• Poor feeding
• Poor head control
• Poor gag and sucking reflex