Danone recall of specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula due to the possible presence of cereulide
Friday, 06 February 2026
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2026.05 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | Please see implicated expiry dates in the table below. |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
Danone is recalling the below specific batches of its Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula sold in Ireland due to the possible presence of cereulide. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
| Ireland product recall – affected products, pack sizes and expiry dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product name | Pack size | Expiry dates |
| Aptamil 1, From Birth, First Infant Milk | 800g | 05-07-2026 14-07-2026 24-07-2026 03-08-2026 03-09-2026 31-10-2026 11-11-2026 26-11-2026 |
| Aptamil 2, 6-12 months, Follow on milk | 800g | 07-06-2026 12-07-2026 20-07-2026 30-07-2026 17-09-2026 26-10-2026 28-10-2026 21-11-2026 05-12-2026 20-12-2026 |
| Aptamil Hungry, 1 From Birth, First Infant Milk | 800g | 31-07-2026 16-11-2026 24-02-2027 |
| Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux From Birth | 800g | 01-08-2026 16-12-2026 |
| Cow & Gate Hungry First Infant Milk From Birth | 800g | 05-07-2026 05-01-2027 |
| Cow & Gate 1, First Infant Milk from Birth | 800g | 10-06-2026 07-07-2026 03-08-2026 20-09-2026 30-10-2026 08-11-2026 11-12-2026 05-01-2027 |
Please see Questions and Answers.
Danone is advising customers to contact its Aptamil careline team on 1800 22 1234 (https://www.aptaclub.ie), or its Cow & Gate careline on 1800 570 570 (https://candgbabyclub.ie) if they have any queries regarding this recall.
In addition, Danone is recalling specific batches of its Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula sold in the UK due to the possible presence of cereulide. The below batches may indirectly be distributed to Ireland from the UK.
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.
