Summary
On 5 January 2026, Nestlé began to recall specific batches of various SMA infant formula and follow-on formula products. The recalls were due to the potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned.
On 23 January 2026, Danone initiated a recall of specific batches of its infant formula and follow-on formula due to the potential presence of cereulide. The FSAI has been notified by Danone that none of the implicated products have been distributed to Ireland. The implicated products were manufactured in Ireland and exported to a number of EU countries, the UK and third countries. The FSAI has notified the European Commission of this recall through its Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) to ensure that all affected countries are notified.
This Danone recall is associated with a contaminated raw ingredient which was also implicated in the recent recall of some batches of infant formula and follow-on formula by Nestlé. An ingredient, ARA oil, which was manufactured in China, was contaminated with cereulide and added as an ingredient in base powder used to make infant formula and follow-on formula.
The FSAI and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine who regulate the Danone manufacturing facilities in Ireland, continue to engage with Danone to ensure that all food safety measures are being taken to protect consumers.
What is cereulide?
Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning. The toxin may be pre-formed in a food and is extremely heat resistant.
Are any affected products on the Irish market?
The FSAI has been notified by Danone that none of the implicated products have been distributed to Ireland. The implicated products were manufactured in Ireland and exported to a number of EU countries, the UK and third countries.
What steps is the FSAI taking to protect consumers?
The FSAI and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine who regulate the Danone manufacturing facilities in Ireland, continue to engage with Danone to ensure that all food safety measures are being taken to protect consumers.