Nara Organics: Manufactured in Germany; Packaged in Denmark

Two separate European companies had a hand in producing Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula, a product that recently was linked to three cases of infant botulism according to reports from the CDC and the FDA.

The company has recalled all lots of its formula currently on the market.

According to the company’s website, Nara’s whole milk powdered formula is “…made in Germany to meet both U.S. and EU food safety standards.” However, the company declined to reveal the identity of the German manufacturer.

On June 18th, Food Safety News reported that Nara’s infant formula powder is manufactured by Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH (also known as “Elb-Milch”), a subsidiary of the Krüger Group located in Stendal, Germany.

eFoodAlert has been able to confirm the Food Safety News report through the website ImportGenius, which tracks US Customs records. According to ImportGenius, Nara Organics received 36 containers of infant formula from Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH on April 30, 2026.

Elb-Milch manufactured the formula, but did not package it. The infant formula powder was sent in bulk to a Danish company, Advanced Nordic Nutrition (“ANN”), formerly known as Fipros Nutrition ApS.

ANN’s sole role was to package the bulk powder into cans, according to a spokesperson for the company. ANN’s INSOC Establishment Approval number (DK 6568 EC) appears on the can label.

Both Elb-Milch and ANN have been inspected by the FDA in the past—in 2017 and 2016, respectively. In both cases, the results of the inspection were satisfactory.

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

DENMARK: The Statens Serum Institut is investigating an outbreak of 25 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 34) that began May 17th. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.

ESTONIA: The Estonian Health Board reports five cases of Salmonella Stanley ST2045 as part of a multi-country outbreak linked to instant noodles.

USA: CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of three cases of infant botulism linked to consumption of NARA Organics brand powdered infant formula.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. recalls First Street brand, Dark Chocolate Raisins (9 oz; Lot 260562; UPC 7-97565-01183-0) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall Update: Clover Hill Dairy recalls all cheese products manufactured at their firm due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold under multiple brand names, including KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, and RIO LINDO.

Food Safety Recall: Nara Organics recalls Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula (700g and 400g; All lots) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Canada

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Ireland and United Kingdom

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Australia and New Zealand

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OUTBREAK ALERT: New Infant Botulism Outbreak Reported

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities are investigating a new outbreak of three cases of infant botulism linked to powdered infant formula.

The FDA was alerted to the outbreak by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP).

The affected infants are in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. They range in age from 3-5 months old.

All three infants have been hospitalized and were treated with the anti-botulinum treatment, BabyBIG.

The three infants were fed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula, a powdered infant formula. The implicated product was manufactured in Germany, and sold in the United States across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. The powdered milk product was not distributed outside of the USA.

Officials in two of the states that reported illnesses have collected leftover powdered formula for testing. Federal and state officials also are collecting and testing unopened cans of product.

Nara Organics has recalled all of their Nara Organics brand Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula (400g & 700g; Lot codes 408125075E14F2, 708125076E14F2, 708125083E14F2, 408125139E14F2, 708125141E14F2, 708125145E14F2, 708125174E14F2, 709125273E14F2, 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2, 409125307E14F2, 70926019ENNB, 70926029ENNB, 70926035ENNB, 70926039ENNB, and 70926042ENNB).

The FDA urges parents and caregivers to stop use of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula immediately. If your child is experiencing symptoms (see below) after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. If you still have the formula in your home, please record/take a picture of the information on the container before throwing it away. Alternatively, store the leftover powdered formula (clearly labeled “DO NOT USE”) in a safe place in case the state health authorities wish to collect it for testing.

Symptoms of infant botulism may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, and difficulty swallowing, which can progress to difficulty breathing and respiratory arrest. These symptoms can take as long as several weeks to develop following formula ingestion.

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