By Organ Mountain News on Jun 15, 2026

New Mexico health officials warn parents to stop using recalled Nara infant formula

New Mexico health officials are warning parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula after the product was linked to three infant botulism cases in other states.

Nara Organics has recalled all Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after the product was linked to three infant botulism cases outside New Mexico. (Courtesy photo / New Mexico Department of Health)

The product has been linked to three infant botulism cases outside New Mexico, but state health officials say no New Mexico cases have been confirmed.

Organ Mountain News report

SANTA FE - New Mexico health officials are warning parents to immediately stop using recalled Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula after the product was linked to three infant botulism cases outside the state.

The New Mexico Department of Health issued the alert Monday after Nara Organics recalled all of its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide through Target stores, Target.com and Nara.com.

The recall was initiated after the product was linked to three cases of infant botulism in California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to NMDOH.

No confirmed New Mexico cases have been associated with the outbreak, state health officials said.

Botulism is a rare illness that can cause difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and death.

“Once symptoms start, botulism can quickly become a medical emergency,” said Dr. Chad Smelser, NMDOH deputy state epidemiologist. “Any infant a parent thinks might have botulism from using this recalled product should be evaluated by a medical professional immediately.”

Signs of infant botulism can take a couple of weeks to develop and may include constipation, difficulty swallowing, weak sucking, drooping eyelids, misaligned eyes, weak or altered crying, lethargy, loss of head control or a “floppy baby” appearance and difficulty breathing.

Parents who have leftover opened cans of Nara Organics infant formula should take a picture of the product, record the lot number and use-by date, label it “DO NOT USE” and store it safely away from other items used to feed the baby for at least a month, NMDOH said.

If an infant develops symptoms of botulism, NMDOH may want to test the formula. If no symptoms appear after a month, the leftover formula should be thrown away.

Health officials also advised families to wash any surfaces or items that may have touched recalled formula, including feeding bottles and mixing containers, with hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.

Parents with non-urgent questions may call the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) or text questions to 66364.

For more information on the outbreak, please visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.

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