Nestlé Recalls More SMA Baby Formula Due to Toxin Risk

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall of additional batches of SMA baby formula due to concerns over the presence of a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. This announcement follows a previous recall earlier in the week, highlighting ongoing safety issues with certain products manufactured by Nestlé.

Details of the Recall

The FSAI identified the affected products as batches of Nestlé’s 400g SMA Alfamino formula, specifically batch codes 51210017Y1 and 51700017Y1, with expiry dates of May 2027 and June 2027, respectively. These batches may contain cereulide, a heat-resistant toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Consumption of this toxin can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, which can manifest within five hours of ingestion and may last between six to twenty-four hours.

In light of these developments, Nestlé has urged customers who have purchased any of the implicated products to reach out to the company directly. As of now, the FSAI has reported no confirmed cases of illness associated with these specific batches.

Comprehensive List of Recalled Products

Parents and guardians are strongly advised against feeding any of the affected formulas to infants or young children. The full list of recalled products includes:

• SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g – Batch code 51450742F1, expiry May 2027
• SMA Advanced Follow on Milk 800g – Batch codes 51240742F2, 51890742F2, expiry May 2027 and August 2027
• SMA Comfort 800g – Batch code 52620742F3, expiry September 2027
• SMA First Infant Milk 200ml – Batch codes 53070295M, 52860295M, 52870295M, 53220295M, 53230295M, expiry dates November 2026 and October 2026
• SMA First Infant Milk 800g – Batch codes 51590346AB, 52750346AE, expiry dates June 2027 and October 2027
• SMA GOLD PREM 2 800g – Batch code 53090742F2, expiry November 2027
• SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g – Batch code 51540346AD, expiry June 2027
• SMA Alfamino 400g – Batch codes 51200017Y3, 51210017Y1, 51250017Y1, 51460017Y1, 51710017Y1, expiry dates April 2027, January 2027, May 2027, October 2027, and June 2027

For consumers, batch codes can be located on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas, or on the outer box and sides or tops of containers for ready-made formulas. Anyone with questions about the recall is encouraged to contact Nestlé or consult the FSAI for further information.

The FSAI continues to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the importance of food safety and consumer protection. As this issue develops, families are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions regarding their infant feeding choices.