Nestlé has recalled a swathe of SMA infant and follow-on formula products that may contain cereulide toxin.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. It 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, cereulide can lead to rapid onset of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
UK products impacted by the recall:
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
Batch codes: 51450742F1; 52319722BA; 52819722AA
SMA Advanced Follow-on Milk 800g
Batch codes: 51240742F2; 51890742F2; 52879722AA
SMA First Infant Milk 800g
Batch codes: 51170346AA; 51170346AB; 51340346AB; 51580346AA; 51590346AA; 52760346AB; 52760346AD; 52780346AA
SMA First Infant Milk 400g
Batch codes: 51350346AA; 52750346AD
SMA First Infant Milk 1.2kg
Batch codes: 51340346BE; 52740346BA; 52750346BA
SMA Little Steps First Infant Milk 800g
Batch codes: 51220346AD; 51540346AC; 52740346AD
SMA Comfort 800g
Batch codes: 52620742F3; 51240742F3; 51439722BA; 51479722BA; 51769722BA; 52049722AA
SMA First Infant Milk 200ml
Batch codes: 52860295M; 52870295M;53220295M; 53230295M; 52870295M; 53030295M; 53040295M; 53070295M; 53080295M
SMA First Infant Milk 70ml
Batch code: 53170742B1
SMA Lactose Free 400g
Batch codes: 51150346AB; 51500346AB; 51719722BA; 51759722BA; 51829722BA; 51979722BA; 52109722BA; 53299722BA; 53459722BA
SMA Anti Reflux 800g
Batch codes: 51570742F3; 52099722BA; 52099722BB; 52739722BA
Alfamino 400g
Batch codes: 51200017Y3; 51210017Y1; 51220017Y1; 51250017Y1; 51390017Y1; 51420017Y2; 51430017Y1; 51460017Y1; 51690017Y2; 51690017Y3; 51700017Y1; 51710017Y1; 51740017Y1; 52760017Y5; 52790017Y1; 52860017Y1; 53100017Y3; 53110017Y1; 53140017Y1; 53140017Y2; 53150017Y1
May be available in Northern Ireland:
SMA First Infant Milk 800g
Batch codes: 51590346AB; 52750346AE
The FSA has urged shoppers not to feed the above products to babies, even if they have not yet shown symptoms after consuming them. If the formula was prescribed by a health professional, they should consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula, the FSA has advised.
Shoppers who have bought one of the impacted products should share a photo of it, including the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 081 8180 for 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 or top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.
Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all stockists. They explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
A ‘precautionary’ measure
“Following the detection of a quality issue with an ingredient provided by a leading supplier, Nestlé has undertaken testing of all arachidonic acid (ARA) oil and corresponding oil mixes used in the production of potentially impacted infant nutrition products,” a Nestlé spokeswoman told The Grocer.
“No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the products involved to date.
“The company is in contact with UK authorities and as a precautionary measure, is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula.
“Nestlé assures parents and caregivers that it is implementing appropriate actions to safeguard the health and wellbeing of families and their babies.
“At the same time, the company is working to minimise any potential supply disruption.”
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