06.01.2026 11:52
Nestle voluntarily recalled SMA baby formula and follow-on milk with specific batch numbers due to the potential risk of cereulide toxin. The company and the UK Food Standards Agency issued a warning against consuming the products, stating that no confirmed cases of illness have been reported so far.
The food giant Nestle has decided to voluntarily recall SMA baby formula and follow-on milk with specific batch numbers due to a potential toxin risk. The company warned that the mentioned products should not be consumed at all.
In a statement made by Nestle on Monday night, it was noted that there is a possibility of a toxin called cereulide being present in some SMA products, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Following this suspicion, the recall process was initiated.
BATCH NUMBERS SHARED WITH THE PUBLIC
Along with Nestle, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) also shared the batch numbers of the products that should not be consumed with the public. In the FSA statement, it was emphasized that the cereulide toxin is highly heat-resistant, and it may not be possible to neutralize it through processes such as using boiling water or cooking when preparing the formula. It was highlighted that symptoms could appear shortly after the toxin is consumed.
NO CONFIRMED CASES OF ILLNESS
In the information sent to customers, Nestle stated that there have been no confirmed cases of illness so far. The company announced that special support lines for return and refund processes for consumers in the UK and Ireland have also been activated.
RECALLING AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
Nestle stated that the decision to recall was made purely as a precautionary measure, reporting that they took this step based on "extreme caution" under product quality and safety standards.