FDA found deficiencies at foreign plants making infant formula tied to botulism outbreak
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Coral Beach
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The FDA inspected two foreign plants that manufacture Nara Organics infant formula, which has been linked to a multi-state botulism outbreak. The agency found deficiencies at both plants but has not disclosed the companies' names or their locations. The inspections occurred before the FDA learned about the outbreak, and the companies took actions in response to the findings, which are now under review.
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The agency found deficiencies at both plants.
The FDA inspections were conducted prior to the agency learning about the outbreak
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