Nestle has recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula in 2026
Nestle has recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula in 2026
Nestle has issued a recall for further infant formula because cereulide has been found in the product. The food safety watchdog, Food Standards Agency, has confirmed the presence of the food poisoning toxin in some Nestle baby formula products.
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.
On Friday, the Food Standards Agency confirmed arachidonic acid (ARA) oil, which plays an important role in infant development and is added to formula to ensure non-breastfed babies receive it, was the affected ingredient.
In a statement, Nestle said there were no confirmed reports of any illness linked to the products but it was making the product recall “out of an abundance of caution.”
Nestle has recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula in 2026. The Food Standards Agency, states: “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.”
Some of the latest baby formula recalls by Nestle can be found below, with the latest one being SMA Advanced First Infant Milk. The additional product included in the recall update is distributed only within Northern Ireland.
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AA
- Best before: May 2027
- Batch code: 53390346AB
- Best before: December 2027
SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 51240742F2
- Best before: May 2027
- Batch code: 51890742F2 52879722AA
- Best before: July 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: 51200017Y3
- Best before: April 2027
- Batch code: 51210017Y1 51220017Y1 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
You can see the full list here. Advice shared by the Food Standards Agency, said: “If you have bought any of the above products 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.
“Nestlé have also added a tool to their website that will help to identify if a batch is or not under the scope of the recall. You can access this at https://www.smababy.co.uk/product-recall 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.”
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