Update 3: Nestlé Recalls Several Sma Infant Formula And Follow-on Formula Because Of The Presence Of Cereulide (toxin)
Summary Nestlé is recalling multiple batches of SMA infant and follow-on formulas sold in the United Kingdom because they contain cereulide, a toxin produced by a bacterium called Bacillus cereus. This toxin cannot be destroyed by heat, boiling water, or normal formula preparation and can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps if consumed. The recall affects numerous SMA product lines across various batch numbers and package sizes, all with best-before dates ranging from April 2026 to December 2027.
- 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: July 2027; SMA Anti Reflux (800g) Batch: 51570742F3 52099722BB 52739722BA, Best before: June 2027; 52099722BA, Best before: April 2027; SMA ALFAMINO (400g) Batch: 51200017Y3, Best before: April 2027; 51210017Y1 51220017Y1 51250017Y1 51390017Y1 51420017Y2 51430017Y1 51460017Y1, Best before: May 2027; 51690017Y2 51690017Y3 51700017Y1 51710017Y1 51740017Y1, Best before:...
- Reason
- The 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, 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 formula was...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Food Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-02-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e3bd31fa-22d1-40e5-b704-cfc933511e67