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title: "Infant formula recall: what Spartanburg parents and caregivers should do right now"
url: https://www.herespartanburg.com/infant-formula-recall-what-spartanburg-parents-should-do/
date: 2026-06-23T06:05:30-04:00
modified: 2026-06-23T06:05:30-04:00
author: "Shaniqua Howard"
categories: ["Health Wellness"]
site: "HERESpartanburg"
attribution: "HERESpartanburg"
---

# Infant formula recall: what Spartanburg parents and caregivers should do right now

*Source: [HERESpartanburg](https://www.herespartanburg.com/infant-formula-recall-what-spartanburg-parents-should-do/) — June 23, 2026 by Shaniqua Howard*

A new infant-formula recall is raising urgent questions for parents and caregivers, especially because the recall follows reports of serious illness in infants. If you live in Spartanburg or elsewhere in the Upstate and you use formula, the most important thing is to treat this as a practical safety task: identify what you have at home, stop using any affected product, and know what symptoms should prompt immediate medical attention.

Step 1: Check what you have at home

Go to the formula container you are currently using and any unopened backup containers in your pantry. Look closely at the product name, the lot or batch code, and “use by” or expiration information. Families often keep more than one container in different places, so check diaper bags, grandparents’ homes, and child-care bags as well.

Step 2: Stop using product that matches the recall information

If your container details match the recall notice, stop using it right away. Set it aside so it won’t be used accidentally. Do not taste it or try to “test” whether it seems fine.

Step 3: Have a feeding backup plan

If you need a replacement quickly, call your pediatrician’s office for guidance on appropriate alternatives for your child’s age and medical needs. If you participate in WIC or receive formula through a clinic program, contact the program office as soon as it opens to ask about replacement options.

Step 4: Know the symptoms that need urgent attention

A recall connected to concerns about botulism or related illnesses deserves careful attention. If your baby has unusual weakness, trouble feeding, a weak cry, constipation that is unusual for your child, breathing difficulty, or looks noticeably “floppy,” seek medical care right away. Trust your instincts — if something feels off, it is better to call quickly than to wait.

Step 5: If your child is sick, save the container

If your baby has symptoms and you suspect formula could be involved, keep the container and any remaining product (secured and out of reach of children). It can help clinicians and investigators confirm details about what was used.

What Spartanburg families can do today

• Check every container and take a photo of the lot code and expiration

• Stop using any product that matches the recall notice

• Call your pediatrician for safe substitution guidance

• Watch closely for symptoms that require urgent evaluation

• If your child is ill, keep the container and seek medical attention

Recalls can move quickly, and retailers may pull products at different times. The safest approach is to verify the details on the container in your home and talk to a clinician if you have any concern about a baby’s symptoms.