Springfield-Greene County WIC

Nara Organics of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market out of an abundance of caution due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health of infants which occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores are ingested and colonize the intestinal tract, producing botulinum neurotoxins in the immature gut of infants. Affected infants can present with some or all of the following signs and symptoms: constipation, poor feeding, ptosis (drooping eyelid), sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered cry, generalized weakness, respiratory difficulty, and possibly respiratory arrest.

Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula was distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. Nara Infant Formula is not distributed outside of the USA.

Read more: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026

Springfield-Greene County WIC clinics and offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen as usual on Monday, June 22.

Join us for tomorrow's Nurture Café, which will focus on navigating the balance between toddler needs and breastfeeding. We’ll explore practical ways to keep your toddler entertained while breastfeeding baby, followed by a creative cloud dough activity they’ll love digging into.

When: Friday, June 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: O’Reilly Center for Hope at 1518 E. Dale St. in Springfield

What to expect:
- Breastfeeding tips and encouragement
- Connect with other parents and caregivers
- Playtime for babies & older kids
- Healthy snacks

It’s a free, welcoming space for pregnant and breastfeeding WIC members—and yes, older siblings can come along too!

RSVP by texting your name to 417-633-9102.

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