Further update to SMA infant formula and follow on formula recall to include batches and products possibly distributed to Ireland from the UK
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2026.01 (Update 4) |
| Product Identification: | Please see 'List of batches and products' in Message section below for product details. |
| Batch Code | Please see 'List of batches and products' in Message section below for batch codes and expiry dates. Please note, batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side/top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas. |
Message:
Further to FSAI Food Alert 2026.01, FSAI Food Alert 2026.01 (Update 1), FSAI Food Alert 2026.01 (Update 2), FSAI Food Alert 2026.01 (Update 3), the FSAI is notifying consumers of the possible presence of cereulide in additional SMA infant formula and follow on formula batches and products in the list below, due to possible indirect distribution to Ireland from the UK.
List of affected batches and products
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Questions and answers.
Nestlé is advising its customers that have purchased any of these batches to contact them via its online form, by sharing a photo of the product and the batch code: www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch; or by calling its careline on 1800 931 832.
Nature Of Danger:
Cereulide toxin is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The toxin may be pre-formed in a food and is extremely heat resistant. Consumption of foods containing cereulide toxin can lead to nausea and severe vomiting. Symptoms can appear within five hours. The duration of illness is usually 6 to 24 hours.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers:
Parents, guardians and caregivers are advised not to feed the implicated batches to infants or young children.
