Food Safety Alert
Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
Product details
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA
Best before May 2027
SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 52879722AA
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51240742F2
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51890742F2
Best before August 2027
SMA Anti Reflux
Pack size 800g
Batch code 52099722BA
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51570742F3, 52099722BB, 52739722BA
Best before June 2027
SMA ALFAMINO
Pack size 400g
Batch code 51210017Y1
Best before January 2027
Batch code 51220017Y1
Best before February 2027
Batch code 51200017Y3
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1
Best before October 2027
Batch code 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1
Best before November 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51170346AA, 51170346AB
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51340346AB
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346AB
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 52750346AE
Best before October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 400g
Batch code 51350346AA
Best before May 2027
Batch code 52750346AD
Best before October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 1.2kg
Batch code 51340346BE
Best before November 2026
Batch code 52740346BA, 52750346BA
Best before April 2027
SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51220346AD
Best before May 2027
Batch code 51540346AC
Best before June 2027
Batch code 52740346AD
Best before October 2027
SMA Comfort
Pack size 800g
Batch code 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA
Best before May 2027
Batch code 52620742F3
Best before September 2027
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 200ml
Batch code 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295M
Best before October 2026
Batch code 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M, 53080295M
Best before November 2026
SMA First Infant Milk
Pack size 70ml
Batch code 53170742B1
Best before November 2026
SMA Lactose Free
Pack size 400g
Batch code 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53459722BA
Best before April 2027
Batch code 51500346AB
Best before May 2027
Batch code 53299722BA
Best before August 2027
Risk statement
The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) makes these products unsafe to consume.
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.
Action taken by the company
Nestlé is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to importers
If you have imported this product, please contact us immediately.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not feed it to babies. If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals.
If you have bought this product return it to your nearest store for a full refund.
About product recalls and withdrawals
Food safety alerts are issued by the UK Food Standards Agency or The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) to report food safety issues to food safety authorities, the food industry and members of the public. These alerts may also relate to allergies or compositional issues.
When a problem has been identified with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides food safety authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Depending on the nature of the alert, the Environmental Agency may contact and advise suppliers and retailers to ensure that the food product is withdrawn and some form of press release may be produced to advise the public. Food Safety Alerts are also posted on our social media pages.
If suppliers or retailers do not voluntarily withdraw the affected product, then the Environmental Agency may take enforcement action.
