Nestlé recall of some baby formulas does not apply to Canadian products.

Nestlé is voluntarily recalling certain batches of SMA, BEBA and NAN infant formulas in several countries over possible cereulide contamination; the company and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency say the recall does not affect products sold in Canada.

Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of some infant formula batches after testing raised concerns about a possible contamination. The recall covers certain SMA, BEBA and NAN products and mainly affects markets in Europe and elsewhere. The company said no illnesses had been confirmed in connection with these batches. Nestlé and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency say the recalled products are not distributed in Canada. Key facts: - The recall was issued as a precaution because of a possible presence of cereulide, a toxin linked to vomiting and nausea. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said the toxin can be pre-formed in food and is highly heat resistant. - Affected brands named by Nestlé include SMA, BEBA and NAN, and Nestlé has published affected batch numbers on its website; batch codes appear on the bottom of tins or boxes. - The recall covers multiple countries including Turkey, Argentina, the U.K., Ireland and other European nations; Austria’s health ministry said it affected more than 800 products from over 10 Nestlé factories, a figure Nestlé has not verified. - Nestlé told Reuters it tested products after a quality issue was detected in an ingredient from a supplier and said it is using alternative suppliers to ramp up production to maintain formula supply. - Nestlé said no illnesses had been confirmed in connection with the recalled batches and advised that consumers who purchased affected products contact the company for refunds. - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed it was not aware of Canadian distribution of the affected formulas and said it would notify the public if additional information indicated products on the Canadian market were affected. Summary: The recall has led Nestlé to identify batch numbers and to shift sourcing and production efforts while noting no confirmed illnesses tied to the recalled batches. The company and Canadian authorities report that Canadian products are not affected; public notifications will be issued if new information indicates otherwise.