FOOD and beverage giant, Nestle, has issued an urgent global recall of baby formula products as they’re not safe for consumption.
Nestle has announced that a batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formula may contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning.
The batches, which Nestle has said are not safe for baby consumption, have been sold across the world.
The products may contain cereulide, a substance which can cause symptoms similar to food poisoning – nausea and vomiting when consumed.
According to the company there have not yet been any reports of illness associated with the products, it clarified it was recalling them “out of an abundance of caution”.
“The safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority,” the firm said in a statement.
“We sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers, and customers.”
Nestle has made it clear that all products and batches of the same products that have not been recalled are safe to consume.
Customers are advised to look for the corresponding code on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box.
The relevant code can be found on the side or top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.
Full list of recalled products and batch numbers
UK:
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
- 51450742F1
- 52319722BA
- 52819722AA
SMA Advanced Follow-on Milk 800g
- 51240742F2
- 51890742F2
- 52879722AA
SMA First Infant Milk 800g
- 51170346AA
- 51170346AB
- 51340346AB
- 51580346AA
- 51590346AA
- 52760346AB
- 52760346AD
- 52780346AA
SMA First Infant Milk 400g
- 51350346AA
- 52750346AD
SMA First Infant Milk 1.2Kg
- 51340346BE
- 52740346BA
- 52750346BA
SMA LITLLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g
- 51220346AD
- 51540346AC
- 52740346AD
SMA Comfort 800g
- 52620742F3
- 51240742F3
- 51439722BA
- 51479722BA
- 51769722BA
- 52049722AA
SMA First Infant Milk 200ml
- 52860295M
- 52870295M
- 53220295M
- 53230295M
- 52870295M
- 53030295M
- 53040295M
- 53070295M
- 53080295M
SMA First Infant Milk 70ml
SMA Lactose Free
- 400g 51150346AB
- 51500346AB
- 51719722BA
- 51759722BA
- 51829722BA
- 51979722BA
- 52109722BA
- 53299722BA
- 53459722BA
SMA Anti Reflux 800g
- 51570742F3
- 52099722BA
- 52099722BB
- 52739722BA
ALFAMINO 400g
- 51200017Y3
- 51210017Y1
- 51220017Y1
- 51250017Y1
- 51390017Y1
- 51420017Y2
- 51430017Y1
- 51460017Y1
- 51690017Y2
- 51690017Y3
- 51700017Y1
- 51710017Y1
- 51740017Y1
- 52760017Y5
- 52790017Y1
- 52860017Y1
- 53100017Y3
- 53110017Y1
- 53140017Y1
- 53140017Y2
- 53150017Y1
In addition these batches may be available in Northern Ireland:
SMA First Infant Milk 800g
- 51590346AB
- 52750346AE
Ireland:
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
• 51450742F1
SMA Advanced Follow on Milk 800g
• 51240742F2
• 51890742F2
SMA Comfort 800g
• 52620742F3
SMA First Infant Milk 200ml
• 53070295M
• 52860295M
• 52870295M
• 53220295M
• 53230295M
SMA First Infant Milk 800g
• 51590346AB
• 52750346AE
SMA GOLD PREM 2 800g
• 53090742F2
SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g
• 51540346AD
SMA Alfamino 400g
• 51200017Y3
• 51210017Y1
• 51250017Y1
• 51460017Y1
• 51710017Y
The company said in a statement: “If you have purchased one of these batches, please share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or by calling our careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 (UK) 1800 931 832 (Ireland) and we will refund you.
“If you have been prescribed one of these batches listed please destroy the product and speak to your Healthcare Professional for advice on an alternative.”
The full list of batches that have been recalled is below.
What is cereulide?
Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the Bacillus cereus bacteria during the growth phase in foods.
It can cause food poisoning symptoms, which can be quick to develop and include vomiting and stomach cramps.
Symptoms, which also may include malaise and diarrhea, usually last between six to 24 hours.
Cereulide is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, using boiling water, or when making the infant milk, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.
