Nestlé recalls baby formula batches over possible cereulide toxin

Nestlé is voluntarily recalling specific batches of SMA infant and follow‑on formula after tests suggested an ingredient may contain the cereulide toxin, and the UK Food Standards Agency says affected batches should not be fed to infants.

Nestlé has announced a voluntary recall of specific batches of its SMA infant and follow‑on formula after testing indicated an ingredient may contain the cereulide toxin. The company said the issue was linked to a quality problem with an ingredient supplied by a third party and that it is working with UK authorities. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) reported that cereulide is produced by Bacillus cereus and can cause vomiting and abdominal cramps. Nestlé also said there have been no confirmed reports of related illness to date. Key facts: - Nestlé said several batches of SMA infant and follow‑on formulas are being recalled after a problem was found in an ingredient used in arachidonic acid (ARA) oil mixes. - The FSA reported that affected batches may contain the cereulide toxin, produced by Bacillus cereus, and advised that those products should not be fed to infants and young children. - Nestlé stated there are no confirmed illness reports so far and that it is in contact with UK authorities while working to remove affected product from sale as a precaution. - Details of the specific recalled batches and affected SMA product lines are posted on food.gov.uk and on Nestlé’s website. Summary: The recall is a precautionary measure while Nestlé and UK authorities address a supplier-related quality issue and remove affected product from sale. Undetermined at this time whether any illnesses will be linked; Nestlé and the FSA report no confirmed cases and have published batch details on official sites.