Baby Formula Recall Update as Product To Be Sold Again
Four kids were hospitalized during the recall, but the company said it made a major change and is bringing the baby formula back.
Nara Organics, the manufacturer of a recently recalled baby formula in the United States, will resume selling the product to American parents following the conclusion of its relationship with American dairy suppliers and the completion of enhanced testing protocols. Nearly 80% of parents utilize baby formula at some point in their infant's life, with nearly 1 in 5 babies consuming formula within the first few days.
Infants are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illnesses due to their weakened immune systems, making sterilization and preventing contamination crucial.
In June, Nara Organics recalled all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula from shelves due to potential contamination with botulism. Four children became ill and had to be hospitalized during the multistate outbreak, but now that the outbreak has subsided, Nara Organics is planning to reintroduce the product to the market. The company announced on August 27 that it would source its infant formula from a fully EU-based dairy supply chain and implement stricter testing protocols.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded their investigation after determining that the outbreak originated from milk supplied by Organic West Milk and processed by Dairy Farmers of America. Federal regulators have advised consumers to discard any recalled Nara Organics formula that may still be in their homes and thoroughly clean any surfaces that may have come into contact with the product.
The affected formula, which carried best-by dates ending in 2027, was distributed nationwide through major retail and online channels, and is no longer available for sale.
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