Infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organics powdered formula sickens three babies across three states
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Summary
State and federal health officials are investigating an infant botulism outbreak linked to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. Three babies aged 2-5 months in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington became sick in April and May after consuming the formula, which was sold at Target stores and online. The FDA and California Department of Public Health are leading the investigation.
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The California Department of Public Health has reported that the infections are among infants who were fed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula.
The babies became sick in April and May. They ranged in age from 2 to 5 months old when their illness began.
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