Infant formula recall warning: if you have Nara Organics, check the lot code today

What this is based on

• Checked: 2026-06-14 KST
• Sources: FDA recall notice dated June 13, 2026, FDA outbreak investigation page dated June 13, 2026, CDC clinical overview for infant botulism

Who should read this

• Parents or guardians feeding infant formula at home
• Families that bought U.S. formula at Target, Target.com, or Nara.com
• Homes that received formula from relatives in the United States
• Anyone who needs to decide today whether a can in the house is safe to use

What matters first

FDA says all lots currently on the market of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula are being recalled because of possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infant botulism is rare, but it can become life-threatening because it affects muscle control, feeding, and breathing.

This matters as a daily-life briefing because the official warning is both serious and practical. FDA says CDC informed the agency of three infant botulism cases linked to formula use, and all three infants were hospitalized. FDA also says the recall covers product sold across the United States from July 2025 through June 2026 through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com.

That means families outside the United States should not dismiss it automatically. A can may have entered the home through gifts, travel, forwarding, or resale even if there was no local recall alert.

Three things to do today

1. Check whether the front label says Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula.
2. Turn the can over and compare the bottom lot code with the official list.
3. If it matches, stop feeding it now and contact a clinician promptly if the baby shows symptoms.

Product sizes and lot codes

• 700g, UPC 860013251901
• 400g, UPC 860013251918
• Lot codes:
  408125075E14F2, 708125076E14F2, 708125083E14F2, 408125139E14F2, 708125141E14F2, 708125145E14F2, 708125174E14F2, 709125273E14F2, 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, 409125307E14F2, 70926019ENNB, 70926029ENNB, 70926035ENNB, 70926039ENNB, 70926042ENNB

Practical checklist

• Confirm the product name on the front of the can
• Check whether it is the 700g or 400g product
• Match the bottom lot code against the FDA list
• Stop feeding it immediately if it matches
• Keep photos of the label, UPC, and lot code before disposal
• Watch for constipation, weak feeding, unusual sleepiness, weak cry, droopy eyelids, trouble swallowing, or breathing changes
• If symptoms appear, seek medical advice promptly

Easy to miss

This is not just a labeling issue or a quality complaint. FDA and CDC are responding to a possible botulism risk involving infants, so the safer choice is to stop use first and sort out the refund or disposal details after identification.

It is also easy to assume a product is irrelevant because it was not officially distributed in your country. For this topic, what matters is whether the can is already in your home, not whether it came through a formal local sales channel.

Official links

• FDA recall notice: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nara-organics-recalls-all-lots-nara-infant-formula-because-possible-health-risk
• FDA outbreak investigation: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026
• CDC infant botulism overview: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/hcp/clinical-overview/infant-botulism.html

One-line takeaway

If you have Nara Organics infant formula at home, today is the day to check the bottom lot code before the next bottle.