Author: Sarah Brush

DPH Issues Public Health Advisory on Recalled Nara Organics Infant Formula Products

Sarah Brush

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

DPH issues public health advisory on recalled Nara Organics infant formula products

Recalled Nara Organics infant formula products, including 700g and 400g cans and the bottom of a can showing where to find the lot number.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has released an alert for parents, caregivers, clinicians, retailers, and local health departments of a nationwide recall of all lots of Nara Organics powdered infant formula. Nara Organics voluntarily recalled its products on June 13, 2026 due to a possible risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula was sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com from July 2025 to June 2026. Consumers may still have these products in their homes. Recalled products should not be used, sold, donated, distributed, or purchased.

What is infant botulism?
Infant botulism occurs when spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum are swallowed and begin to grow in an infant’s intestinal tract. The bacteria produce toxins that affect the nervous system and can cause severe illness.

Symptoms can appear slowly and may develop several weeks after an infant drinks the formula.

Infants with botulism may show:

  • Hard or no bowel movements (constipation)
  • Poor feeding/Not eating well
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Weak or different sounding cry
  • Droopy eyelids
  • Loss of head control/Unable to hold head up
  • Trouble breathing
  • Respiratory arrest (stopping breathing)

If an infant shows any of these symptoms, parents or caregivers should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Infant botulism is diagnosed by a healthcare provider.

Recommended action steps for parents and caregivers

  • Monitor infants who consumed Nara Organics infant formula and seek medical care immediately if signs or symptoms of infant botulism develop.
  • Do not use recalled Nara Organics formula. Thoroughly wash and sanitize bottles and kitchenware that came into contact with the formula.
  • Throw away or return any unopened containers of Nara Organics formula.
  • Save any opened containers of any Nara Organics formula, record the lot information, and label it “DO NOT USE.”  After 30 days, if no symptoms have developed, discard the product unless otherwise directed by DPH.
  • Follow safe infant formula preparation and storage steps from CDC: Infant Formula Preparation and Storage.

Information for retailers
Retailers must ensure:

  • All recalled Nara Organics formula products are removed from shelves.
  • Returned Nara Organics formula products are also removed from inventory and not resold.
  • Staff are informed about the recall and instructed not to restock affected products.
  • Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula.

Local health departments may conduct recall effectiveness checks and report findings to the DPH Division of Food Protection (617) 983-6712.

Information for clinicians
Report all suspected cases immediately to DPH by calling 617-983-6800 (24/7) and speaking to the epidemiologist on call.  If consultation supports the diagnosis of infant botulism, DPH will assist in obtaining botulism immunoglobulin (BabyBIG) treatment from the California Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program.

Learn more
For more details about the outbreak, investigation, and recall, visit:

DPH will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and local partners and share updates as new information becomes available.

Nara Organics 700g Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula can with blue lid, cow illustration, and front label showing milk-based powder with iron.
Nara Organics 400g Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula can with blue lid, cow illustration, and front label showing milk-based powder with iron.
Bottom of a Nara Organics infant formula can showing the printed manufacture date, use-by date, and lot number location.

Water Conservation Notice

Sarah Brush

North Andover has been experiencing below normal rainfall and the State of Massachusetts has issued a Critical Drought Alert for the Northeast Region.  We are asking that residents voluntarily conserve water by reducing all non-essential water use, including limiting outdoor lawn watering to no more than 2 days per week and not watering lawns between the hours of 7am to 7pm.  In effort to keep the Lake level from dropping further, this notice will stay in effect until weather conditions significantly change or mandatory restrictions are warranted.


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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 15, 2026

Sarah Brush
– Holiday Reminder

Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.


– Upcoming Trash Schedule

Trash and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule on Friday, June 19, 2026; there will be no holiday delay.

– Summer at the Stevens Kickoff Block Party
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– Summer Sunday Concert Series on the Common
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– Summer Children's Shows on the Common

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– Stevens Pond Information
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– Basic Animal CPR & First Aid Training, Geared for Ages 16+, June 20, 2026
The North Andover Police Department & Senior Center will be hosting Basic Animal CPR & First Aid Training in conjunction with Certified Veterinary Technician Kristina Holloway & ACO DiCenzo. This free, two-hour course is for anyone over the age of sixteen.
TIME: 1:00pm
LOCATION: North Andover Senior Center 481 Sutton St.
Please DO NOT bring your pets with you, but feel free to bring a stuffed animal to use as your training partner.
Registration is not required, but it is limited to the first 40 people.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ACO DiCenzo 978-242-1511.
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– Reminder: Sutton Street Traffic Shift
Starting June 3rd, crews will be implementing a traffic management plan on Sutton Street including lane shifts between Main Street and Charles Street so that we can evaluate and implement repairs to Cochichewick Brook culvert.  Local business access will be maintained, however traffic delays in the area should be expected.  The lane shifts will be in place for several months.


– Natural Hazards Community Survey
North Andover is currently completing a standard update of the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. As part of this process, the Town is looking to gather community feedback on the impacts of natural hazards. Please help us by completing this anonymous survey to share your experiences with natural hazard events in your community. All responses will be compiled and used by the North Andover Hazard Mitigation Planning team to assess risk and improve resiliency to natural hazards.
If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this survey, they are available at Town Hall, Stevens Memorial Library, and North Andover Senior Center.
Thank you for participating in this Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Survey open until June 22nd, 2026

Employment Opportunities:

Click here to view the current employment opportunities and to download an employment application.

  • Children's Librarian
  • Full Time Communications Officer
  • Inspector of Wires
  • Director of Public Health
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)


Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov

Monday, June 15
Select Board Meeting (location change to North Andover Senior Center)

Tuesday, June 16
MassHire MVWB
Kittredge School Building Committee
GLTS District School Committee

Thursday, June 18
School Committee



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Town Meeting 1776 – The Spark of a Revolution

Sarah Brush

Town Meeting 1776 – The Spark of a Revolution

Friday June 12, 2026 

6:30 pm

FREE – All ages welcome

North Parish Meeting House – 190 Academy Road, North Andover

Experience the importance of The Andover Resolve, a pivotal piece of revolutionary history that occurred right here, in The Andovers.

On June 12, 1776, our town met to determine if  the Continental Congress should declare the Colonies Independent.  This illegal local vote, “The Andover Resolve” gave Adams, Hancock and the Massachusetts Delegation the courage and authority to sign the Declaration of Independence. Live this local history with a panel discussion led by North Andover Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo and audience participation in a town meeting setting as if it were 1776.

Sponsored by the North Andover Historical Society and hosted by Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo and the North Parish in the Historic 1836 Meeting House on Academy Road. Doors open at 6 pm; program at 6:30. FREE and open to all ages.