Nestlé Issues Baby Milk Recall Over Food Toxin Concerns
Nestlé has issued a voluntary recall for batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula milk.
This is due tothe potential presence of cereulide, a toxin which can cause nasty symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
In a statement, the brand said the recall was a “precautionary measure” as the “safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority”.
People who have bought the affected products have been warned not to feed them to their babies.
To request a refund, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said you can share a photo of the product and the batch code via the brand’s website or call 0800 081 8180.
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.
If you have been prescribed one of the batches listed, Nestlé advised to destroy the product and speak to your healthcare professional for advice on an alternative.
Which batches of formula are affected?
In the 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
53170742B1
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
In 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
- 51710017Y1
If you’ve fed your baby affected formula milk
If you have fed any of the affected products to your baby and have any concerns, seek advice from your GP or call NHS 111.
The FSA said 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.
Nestlé said all other products are safe to consume and shared in a statement: “We understand that this news may cause concern for parents, and we sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers, and customers.”