BREAKING: Nestlé has urgently recalled specific batches of its SMA infant formula products due to concerns over the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has just announced this critical warning, urging parents to stop using the affected products immediately.
IMPORTANT: The recall affects SMA formula sold globally, and authorities emphasize that even if no symptoms have been observed, it is crucial to discontinue use. The FSA stated, “Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption, it is essential to stop using it.”
Parents should check their products for the following batch codes, located on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas and on the outer box for ready-to-feed formulas. Here are some of the key products included in the recall:
– **SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g** – Batch codes: 51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA
– **SMA First Infant Milk 400g** – Batch codes: 51350346AA, 52750346AD
– **SMA Anti Reflux 800g** – Batch codes: 51570742F3, 52099722BA
– Additional products and batch codes are listed on the FSA website and Nestlé’s page.
The FSA advises consumers not to feed these products to babies and to share a photo of the product along with the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call Nestlé’s careline at 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund.
Nestlé has confirmed no illnesses have been reported associated with the affected products but is issuing this recall “out of an abundance of caution.” The company stated, “The safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority,” and sincerely apologized for any concern caused to parents and caregivers.
Healthcare professionals are urged to consult if the affected formula was prescribed for infants. For any health concerns related to the consumption of these products, parents should seek advice from their GP or appropriate medical services.
Cereulide is produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus and is highly heat-stable, which means thorough cooking does not deactivate it. Symptoms can appear quickly, making this recall a pressing issue for families.
Stay updated as this situation develops, and ensure the safety of your little ones by checking your baby formula immediately.
