Update 1 - Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-02-2026-update-1
Reason for the recall
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 i
- 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.
ReasonThe possible presence of cereulide (toxin) makes these products unsafe to consume. Cereulide is a toxin produced by…
BrandNestlé
Batch number(s)51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AA, 51240742F2, 51890742F2, 52879722AA, 51570742F3, 52099722BA, 52099722BB, 52739722BA…
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Product
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk, SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk, SMA Anti Reflux, SMA ALFAMINO, SMA First Infant Milk, SMA First Infant Milk, SMA First Infant Milk, SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk, SMA Comfort, SMA First Infant Milk, SMA First Infant Milk, SMA Lactose Free — Nestlé
- Brand
- Nestlé
- Batch number(s)
- 51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AA, 51240742F2, 51890742F2, 52879722AA, 51570742F3, 52099722BA, 52099722BB, 52739722BA, 51200017Y3, 51210017Y1, 51220017Y1, 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1, 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1, 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52
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- Product recall
- Nestlé has updated the precautionary recall of several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin. The update contains amendments to the expiry dates of affected batches of SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk and SMA ALFAMINO. Updates are marked with an asterisk(*).
- *This page has been updated since original publication to link to NHS advice.
- SMA Advanced First Infant Milk (800g) — Batch: 51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AA; Best before: May 2027
- SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk (800g) — Batch: 51240742F2; Best before: May 2027; Batch: 51890742F2, 52879722AA; Best before: *Updated July 2027
- SMA Anti Reflux (800g) — Batch: 51570742F3; Best before: June 2027; Batch: 52099722BA; Best before: April 2027; Batch: 52099722BB, 52739722BA; Best before: June 2027
- SMA ALFAMINO (400g) — Batch: 51200017Y3; Best before: April 2027; Batch: 51210017Y1, 51220017Y1; Best before: *Updated May 2027; Batch: 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1; Best before: May 2027; Batch: 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1; Best before: June 2027; Batch: 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1; Best before: October 2027; Batch: 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1; Best before: November 2027
- SMA First Infant Milk (800g) — Batch: 51170346AA, 51170346AB ; Best before: April 2027; Batch: 51340346AB; Best before: May 2027; Batch: 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346AB; Best before: June 2027; Batch: 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 52750346AE; Best before: October 2027
- SMA First Infant Milk (400g) — Batch: 51350346AA; Best before: May 2027; Batch: 52750346AD; Best before: October 2027
- SMA First Infant Milk (1.2kg) — Batch: 51340346BE; Best before: November 2026; Batch: 52740346BA, 52750346BA; Best before: April 2027
- SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk (800g) — Batch: 51220346AD; Best before: May 2027; Batch: 51540346AC; Best before: June 2027; Batch: 52740346AD; Best before: October 2027
- SMA Comfort (800g) — Batch: 52620742F3; Best before: September 2027; Batch: 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA; Best before: May 2027
- SMA First Infant Milk (200ml) — Batch: 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295M; Best before: October 2026; Batch: 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M, 53080295M; Best before: November 2026
- SMA First Infant Milk (70ml) — Batch: 53170742B1; Best before: November 2026
- SMA Lactose Free (400g) — Batch: 51500346AB; Best before: May 2027; Batch: 53299722BA; Best before: August 2027; Batch: 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53459722BA; Best before: April 2027
What to do
- 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.
- 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, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS111).
- Further information about using infant formula is available on the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/feeding-your-baby/bottle-feeding/how-to-make-up-a-feed/how-to-use-formula/
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Source: Food Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above presents the official data in the original language — the notice published by the authority is authoritative.
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