Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health (DPH) advises parents and caregivers not to use Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. The company has voluntarily recalled the products, which have been linked to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with this recall in New Hampshire to date.
Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula was distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.
“Botulism is a very serious illness and anyone who has purchased this product should closely monitor their child’s health and seek care if their child becomes ill,” said DPH Director Iain Watt. “Never use recalled baby formula and throw the product away immediately.”
Infant botulism happens when a baby swallows spores from a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which leads to the bacteria multiplying and producing toxins in the baby’s large intestine. The earliest signs of illness may be constipation, difficulty feeding (sucking and swallowing), a weak and altered cry, or muscle weakness, which can progress to paralysis and difficulty breathing. Anyone with an infant experiencing any of these symptoms should notify their infant’s healthcare provider immediately.
DPH will monitor this outbreak and any impacts in New Hampshire. For more information about the outbreak, visit the FDA website. To report a suspected illness associated with this outbreak in New Hampshire, contact DPH at 603-271-4496.