Nara Organics recalls baby formula after multistate infant botulism outbreak

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Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores nationwide after federal authorities linked the product to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. The recall, announced Saturday, affects formula distributed both in stores and online. Infant botulism, a potentially serious bacterial infection, can cause paralysis and respiratory failure in babies. The outbreak spanned multiple states, prompting the Food and Drug Administration and federal authorities to take action. Parents who purchased the formula have been urged to stop using it and contact their healthcare providers if they suspect their infant may be affected.