Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.
'The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) makes these products unsafe to consume,' said a risk statement.
'Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. 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. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
'Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula or follow-on formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.'
If you have bought any of the products, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises that you do not feed it to babies. Instead, share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS111).
> You can find which batches are affected on the product recall notice: https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/media/sma-infant-formula-follow-on-formula-recall
Batch codes can be found on the base of tins or boxes for powdered formula, and on the outer packaging for ready‑to‑feed products.
There have been no confirmed reports of any illness associated with consumption of the products concerned. Ifyou are worried about your child, please contact a health professional.
