Baby Formula Recalled After Infants Hospitalized With Botulism

LOUISIANA - Parents across Louisiana and the entire country are checking their cabinets after a baby formula recall following reports that several infants were hospitalized with botulism poisoning.

Health officials are urging families to stop using the affected formula immediately while investigators work to determine the source of contamination.

Why This Formula Recall Is Getting National Attention

The recall gained urgency after multiple infants were hospitalized with botulism, a rare but potentially life-threatening illness caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum.

Because infants are especially vulnerable, public health agencies and retailers moved quickly to remove the affected product from sale and notify customers.

So far, three infants have been hospitalized and treated for botulism poisoning.

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What Formula Is Included In The Recall?

According to recall notices, the affected product was sold through Target stores and Target.com. Parents should check the exact brand name, lot number, and expiration date listed in the official recall notice before deciding whether their product is affected.

According to CDC.Gov, the brand being recalled is Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. The specific lot numbers to look for are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, 708125174E14F2.

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Symptoms Of Infant Botulism Parents Should Watch For

Seek medical care right away if your baby has any of the following symptoms as provided by the FDA:

Poor feeding or difficulty sucking
Weak cry
Constipation
Unusual sleepiness or lethargy
Floppy movements or decreased muscle tone
Trouble breathing or swallowing

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What To Do If You Bought The Recalled Formula

1 - Stop using the formula immediately.
2 - Do not throw the container away yet. Keep it available in case your pediatrician, Target, or health officials ask for the lot information.
3 - Contact your child's pediatrician if your baby has consumed the formula and is showing any concerning symptoms.

The Bottom Line For Louisiana Parents

If you recently purchased infant formula from Target, check the lot number today. If it matches the recall notice, stop using it immediately and contact your pediatrician if your baby has consumed the product and shows any symptoms such as poor feeding, constipation, unusual sleepiness, or breathing problems.

Read more at FDA.Gov.