Nestle issues new update on baby formula recall - with products 'unsafe to consume'
Nestle has updated an urgent recall for several infant formulas and follow-on formulas 🍼
- Nestle has updated an urgent product recall for infant and follow-on formulas.
- They may contain a dangerous toxin associated with food poisoning.
- The FSA have warned parents that the items are ‘unsafe to consume’.
Nestle has extended its urgent product recall for several infant formulas and follow-on formulas issued on January 6 due to concerns that they may contain a potentially dangerous toxin.
The updated product recall issued on January 8 has expanded the precautionary recall of several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula products.
The items are being recalled as they may contain the toxin Cereulide, which is produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have said the items are “unsafe to consume”, as the toxin has been linked to serious health complications and even death.
Cereulide is highly heat stable, meaning it is unlikely to be destroyed by cooking, boiling water, or when making infant milk. If consumed, it can lead to a quick onset of symptoms including nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
What products are recalled?
The list of recalled products was updated on January 8. The update contains amendments to the expiry dates of affected batches of SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk and SMA ALFAMINO.
The recalled products include:
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA
- Best before: May 2027, May 2027, May 2027
SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51240742F2, 51890742F2, 52879722AA
- Best before: May 2027, July 2027, July 2027
SMA Anti Reflux
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51570742F3 52099722BA 52099722BB 52739722BA
- Best before: June 2027, April 2027, June 2027, June 2027
SMA ALFAMINO
- Pack size: 400g
- Batch code: 51200017Y3, 51210017Y1, 51220017Y1, 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1, 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1, 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1, 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1
- Best before: April 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, June 2027, June 2027, June 2027, June 2027, June 2027, October 2027, October 2027, October 2027, November 2027, November 2027, November 2027 November 2027, November 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51170346AA, 51170346AB, 51340346AB, 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 51590346AB, 52750346AE
- Best before: April 2027, April 2027, May 2027, June 2027, June 2027, October 2027, October 2027, October 2027, June 2027, October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 400g
- Batch code: 51350346AA, 52750346AD
- Best before: May 2027, October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 1.2kg
- Batch code: 51340346BE, 52740346BA, 52750346BA
- Best before: November 2026, April 2027, April 2027
SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51220346AD, 51540346AC, 52740346AD
- Best before: May 2027, June 2027, October 2027
SMA Comfort
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 52620742F3, 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA
- Best before: September 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027, May 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 200ml
- Batch code: 52860295M, 52870295M, 53220295M, 53230295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295M, 53070295M, 53080295M
- Best before: October 2026, October 2026, November 2026, November 2026, October 2026, October 2026, October 2026, November 2026, November 2026
SMA First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 70ml
- Batch code: 53170742B1
- Best before: November 2026
SMA Lactose Free
- Pack size: 400g
- Batch code: 51150346AB, 51500346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53299722BA, 53459722BA
- Best before: April 2027, May 2027, April 2027, April 2027, April 2027, April 2027, April 2027, August 2027, April 2027
What should you do if you’ve bought recalled products?
If you have bought the products that have been recalled, do not feed them to babies. Even if your baby has not become unwell after consuming this product, it is unsafe to consume.
If a health professional prescribed the infant formula or follow-on formula for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.
If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about the potential health risks, seek advice from a healthcare professional.
In a customer notice, Nestle said: “The safety and well-being of babies is our absolute priority. As a precautionary measure, Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of our SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.
“We understand that this news may cause concern for parents, and we sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers and customers.”
Nestle have recalled the formula as it may contain the toxin Cereulide. You can find out more about the products affected at the Food Standards Agency.