Food Safety Alert
Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch.
Product details
| Aptamil First Infant Formula | |
| Pack size | 800g |
| Batch code | 31-10-2026 |
| Best before | 31 October 2026 |
Risk statement
The presence of cereulide (toxin) makes this product 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, or when making the infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms.
Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Action taken by the company
Danone is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
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When a problem has been identified with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).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the alert, the Environmental Agency may contact and advise suppliers and retailers to ensure that the food product is withdrawn and some form of press release may be produced to advise the public.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.
