Nestlé Recalls Several Sma Infant Formula And Follow-on Formula As A Precaution Because Of The Possible Presence Of Cereulide (toxin)
Summary Nestlé is recalling multiple batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula products sold in the United Kingdom because they may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by bacteria that cannot be destroyed by heat or boiling water. If consumed, cereulide can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps with rapid onset of symptoms. The affected products include various SMA formula types in different sizes with best-before dates ranging from early 2026 to late 2027, identified by specific batch numbers.
- Recalling firm
- Nestlé
- Product
- Products: SMA Advanced First Infant Milk (800g) Batch: 51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA, Best before: May 2027; SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk (800g) Batch: 52879722AA, Best before: April 2027; 51240742F2, Best before: May 2027; 51890742F2, Best before: August 2027; SMA Anti Reflux (800g) Batch: 52099722BA, Best before: April 2027; 51570742F3, 52099722BB, 52739722BA, Best before: June 2027; SMA ALFAMINO (400g) Batch: 51210017Y1, Best before: January 2027; 51220017Y1, Best before: February 2027; 51200017Y3, Best before: April 2027; 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1,...
- Reason
- The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) makes these products unsafe to consume. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, using boiling water or when making the infant milk. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula or follow-on...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Food Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-01-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency
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