Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula
Recalled by Nara Organics
Food recall
Nara Organics
Classification pending
The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
Nara Organics has recalled Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was announced on July 6, 2026 and was initiated on June 13, 2026. The FDA has not yet assigned it a severity classification — that usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, with approximately All lots affected. The company behind the recall is Nara Organics, based in Nationwide. The FDA describes the product as: “Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula; all lots, sold nationwide at Target stores and online through Target.com and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026”
According to the official notice, the recalled product was sold at Target stores. If you shop there, check your purchases against the details below.
Why was Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism (three confirmed or suspected illnesses in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington, with onset between April and May 2026) linked to this powdered infant formula. Nara Organics….” In plain terms, this recall relates to Clostridium botulinum.
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (All lots and all sizes of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula are included. Do not feed this product to infants; contact your pediatrician…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Nara Organics or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Nationwide, sold at Target stores and online at Target.com and Nara.com. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to infants, especially newborns and premature babies. Cronobacter infections are rare but can be very serious for babies, which is why formula recalls move quickly.
The official notice names Target among the places this product was sold, so if you shop there it's worth a look in your kitchen, pantry, or garage.
What Clostridium botulinum actually means
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula from Nara Organics — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: All lots and all sizes of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula are included. Do not feed this product to infants; contact your pediatrician if your infant consumed it and shows symptoms.
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Nara Organics or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- July 6, 2026
- Recall started
- June 13, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula recalled?+
According to the FDA: Possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
How serious is this recall?+
Classification pending. The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
What should I do if I have Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: FDA-PR-NARA-FORMULA-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 8, 2026.