Danone Recalls Several Aptamil And Cow & Gate First Infant Milk And Follow On Milk Formula Products Sold In Northern Ireland Because Of The Possible Presence Of Cereulide (toxin)

Danone is recalling multiple batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula products sold in Northern Ireland due to possible presence of cereulide, a heat-stable toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. The affected products include various sizes of First Infant Milk and Follow On Milk formulas with best-before dates ranging from June 2026 to February 2027. This recall extends a previous January 2026 recall and affects infants and young children who may have consumed these products.

Recalling firm

Danone

Product

Products: Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk (800g) Batch: Best before: All dates from 5 July 2026 to 4 December 2026; Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk (700g) Batch: Best before: All dates from 22 August 2026 to 26 November 2026; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk (700g) Batch: Best before: All dates from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack (1.2kg) Batch: Best before: All dates from 11 July 2026 to 20 February 2027; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry (800g) Batch: Best before: All dates from 5 July 2026 to 23 February 2027; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk (600g)...

Reason

The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) in the products listed above. 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, or when making the infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Food Standards Agency

Recall date

2026-02-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ac4cf01e-2e2d-4ae6-83d7-f18e36f464b4