Recall of specific batches of various SMA infant formula and follow-on formula products due to the possible presence of cereulide
Monday, 05 January 2026
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2026.01 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below for product details. |
| Batch Code | Please see table below for implicated batch codes. 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:
Nestlé is recalling the below batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula products due to the possible presence of cereulide.
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, sharing a photo of the product and the batch code: www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch
By calling its careline on 1800 931 832.
| Product name | Pack size | Batch code | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA Advanced First Infant Milk | 800g | 51450742F1 | May-27 |
| SMA Advanced Follow on Milk | 800g | 51240742F2 51890742F2 |
May-27 Aug-27 |
| SMA Comfort | 800g | 52620742F3 | Sep-27 |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 200ml | 53070295M 52860295M 52870295M 53220295M 53230295M |
Nov-26 Oct-26 Oct-26 Nov-26 Nov-26 |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 800g | 51590346AB 52750346AE |
Jun-27 Oct-27 |
| SMA GOLD PREM 2 | 800g | 53090742F2 | Nov-27 |
| SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk | 800g | 51540346AD | Jun-27 |
| SMA Alfamino | 400g | 51200017Y3 51210017Y1 51250017Y1 51460017Y1 51710017Y1 |
Apr-27 Jan-27 May-27 Oct-27 Jun-27 |
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.
