Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.
Company name: Nestlé
Product descriptions and details of the affected batches: :
| Product | Size | Batch number | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA Advanced First Infant Milk | 800g | 51450742F1 | May 2027 |
| 52319722BA | May 2027 | ||
| 52819722AA | May 2027 | ||
| SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk | 800g | 51240742F2 | May 2027 |
| 51890742F2 | August 2027 | ||
| 52879722AA | April 2027 | ||
| SMA Anti Reflux | 800g | 51570742F3 | June 2027 |
| 52099722BA | April 2027 | ||
| 52099722BB | June 2027 | ||
| 52739722BA | June 2027 | ||
| SMA ALFAMINO | 400g | 51200017Y3 | April 2027 |
| 51210017Y1 | January 2027 | ||
| 51220017Y1 | February 2027 | ||
| 51250017Y1 | May 2027 | ||
| 51390017Y1 | May 2027 | ||
| 51420017Y2 | May 2027 | ||
| 51430017Y1 | May 2027 | ||
| 51460017Y1 | May 2027 | ||
| 51690017Y2 | June 2027 | ||
| 51690017Y3 | June 2027 | ||
| 51700017Y1 | June 2027 | ||
| 51710017Y1 | June 2027 | ||
| 51740017Y1 | June 2027 | ||
| 52760017Y5 | October 2027 | ||
| 52790017Y1 | October 2027 | ||
| 52860017Y1 | October 2027 | ||
| 53100017Y3 | November 2027 | ||
| 53110017Y1 | November 2027 | ||
| 53140017Y1 | November 2027 | ||
| 53140017Y2 | November 2027 | ||
| 53150017Y1 | November 2027 | ||
| SMA First Infant Milk | 800g | 51170346AA | April 2027 |
| 51170346AB | April 2027 | ||
| 51340346AB | May 2027 | ||
| 51580346AA | June 2027 | ||
| 51590346AA | June 2027 | ||
| 52760346AB | October 2027 | ||
| 52760346AD | October 2027 | ||
| 52780346AA | October 2027 | ||
| 51590346AB | June 2027 | ||
| 52750346AE | October 2027 | ||
| SMA First Infant Milk | 400g | 51350346AA | May 2027 |
| 52750346AD | October 2027 | ||
| SMA First Infant Milk | 1.2kg | 51340346BE | November 2026 |
| 52740346BA | April 2027 | ||
| 52750346BA | April 2027 | ||
| SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk | 800g | 51220346AD | May 2027 |
| 51540346AC | June 2027 | ||
| 52740346AD | October 2027 | ||
| SMA Comfort | 800g | 52620742F3 | September 2027 |
| 51240742F3 | May 2027 | ||
| 51439722BA | May 2027 | ||
| 51479722BA | May 2027 | ||
| 51769722BA | May 2027 | ||
| 52049722AA | May 2027 | ||
| SMA First Infant Milk | 200ml | 52860295M | October 2026 |
| 52870295M | October 2026 | ||
| 53220295M | November 2026 | ||
| 53230295M | November 2026 | ||
| 52870295M | October 2026 | ||
| 53030295M | October 2026 | ||
| 53040295M | October 2026 | ||
| 53070295M | November 20 |
Background information:
There have been no confirmed reports of any illness associated with consumption of the products concerned. Nevertheless, as a precautionary measure, Nestlé has decided to perform this voluntary product recall. This is due to the potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned.
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.
All other Nestlé products and other batches of the same product that are not in the scope of this voluntary recall are safe to consume.
Advice to Healthcare Professionals:
Point of sale notices should be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. The consumer recall notice can be downloaded here:
Pharmacies should remove any affected batches from their shelves, quarantine the stock and contact their wholesaler to arrange an uplift.
Advice to Patients:
Customers who have purchased one of these batches, should share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or by calling the careline on 0800- 0818180 and they will receive a refund.
Batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side/top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.
For any of the batches listed that have been prescribed, the product should be destroyed and contact made with the prescriber for advice on an alternative.
Anyone concerned about their baby's health should contact a healthcare professional.
Company contacts for further information:
Nestlé careline 0800-0818180
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