Officials at Nara Organics continue to deny reports linking the infant formula manufacturer to an outbreak of infant botulism.
However, the German company’s website lists Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH, also known by the brand name Elb-Milch, a subsidiary of the Krüger Group, as the manufacturer of Nara Organics infant formula.
According to the Krüger website, German Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH has been part of the Krüger group since 1991. Krüger specializes in the production of infant nutrition, coffee bleach, basic cocoa and cappuccino products, sweeteners, milk powder and special products for the food industry.
The manufacturer uses milk from 100 contract farmers who supply Milchwerke Mittelelbe with more than a million liters of milk every day.
An outbreak of infant botulism has sickened three babies in California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They were between 2 and 5 months old when the disease began. All three consumed Nara Organic Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula.
All three infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, an FDA-approved treatment for infant botulism. No deaths were reported.
The California Department of Public Health reported an outbreak of infections among infants fed Nara Organics whole milk organic formula. Babies got sick in April and May.
The related organic formulation was distributed nationally to Target retail stores, Target.com and Nara.com from July 2025 to June 2026.
Officials in both states collected leftover infant formula for testing. This testing is ongoing and results are expected in the coming weeks.
The FDA contacted the company and recommended a recall given the severity and epidemiological signs of the disease. On June 13, 2026, Nara Organics agreed to recall all Nara Organics brand whole milk organic infant formula. The FDA warns that consumers should not use the recalled infant formula.
Affected product details:
- Nara Organic Whole Milk Infant Powder, 700g, UPC 860013251901
- Nara Organic Whole Milk Infant Powder, 400 g, w/ UPC: 860013251918
This recall includes all lots currently on the market, and the specific codes are as follows: The lot code can be found on the bottom of each can.
- 408125075E14F2
- 708125076E14F2
- 708125083E14F2
- 408125139E14F2
- 708125141E14F2
- 708125145E14F2
- 708125174E14F2
- 709125273E14F2
- 709125280E14F2
- 709125288E14F2
- 409125307E14F2
- 70926019ENNB
- 70926029ENNB
- 70926035ENNB
- 70926039ENNB
- 70926042ENNB
According to the FDA, Nara Organics whole milk organic infant formula accounts for less than 1% of all infant formula sold in the United States, and the outbreak does not cause infant formula shortages for parents and caregivers.
