Update 1 - 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 certain bacteria that cannot be destroyed by heating or boiling water. If consumed, the toxin can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps with rapid onset. The recall affects numerous SMA products in various sizes and formulations, with best-before dates ranging from April 2026 to November 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: 51240742F2, Best before: May 2027; 51890742F2, 52879722AA, Best before: *Updated July 2027; SMA Anti Reflux (800g) Batch: 51570742F3, Best before: June 2027; 52099722BA, Best before: April 2027; 52099722BB, 52739722BA, Best before: June 2027; SMA ALFAMINO (400g) Batch: 51200017Y3, Best before: April 2027; 51210017Y1, 51220017Y1, Best before: *Updated May 2027; 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1, Best before: May...
- 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
- 2026-01-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c5d21d90-6204-40cc-8678-6a80275329ee