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Nestlé infant formula recall spans globe – Updated January 7, 2026

This post from January 6th has been updated to include more countries on the affected list. Added countries are shown in boldface red.

On December 10-11, 2025, several European countries advised the public that Nestlé had recalled multiple infant formula products due to the presence of cereulide toxin, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. Additional countries chimed in starting on January 5, 2026.

The recalled products originated in the Netherlands, and were distributed to more than sixty countries on six continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Following is a list of the affected countries, including live links to recall notices, where available. As of January 6th, none of the recalled products had been distributed to the United States or Canada.

The recall encompasses multiple products sold under the SMA, Alfamino, BEBA, GUIGOZ, LACTOGEN, NAN, Nestlé, and NIDAL brand names (depending on the country in which the producs were sold). Multiple batch codes with expiry dates ranging from April 2027 to November 2027 are covered in the recall notices.

Please check the recall notice for the country where you live, or contact your retailer to determine whether the products you purchased are included in this recall.

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Nestlé infant formula recall spans globe

On December 10-11, 2025, several European countries advised the public that Nestlé had recalled multiple infant formula products due to the presence of cereulide toxin, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. Additional countries chimed in starting on January 5, 2026.

The recalled products originated in the Netherlands, and were distributed to more than sixty countries on six continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Following is a list of the affected countries, including live links to recall notices, where available. As of January 6th, none of the recalled products had been distributed to the United States or Canada.

The recall encompasses multiple products sold under the SMA, Alfamino, BEBA, GUIGOZ, LACTOGEN, NAN, Nestlé, and NIDAL brand names (depending on the country in which the producs were sold). Multiple batch codes with expiry dates ranging from April 2027 to November 2027 are covered in the recall notices.

Please check the recall notice for the country where you live, or contact your retailer to determine whether the products you purchased are included in this recall.

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Recalls and Alerts: January 4–5, 2026

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The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

No Alerts

United States

Allergy Alert: Newway Import Inc. recalls Cai Hua Xiang brand Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil (3.2 oz (90g); Best by May- 20-2026) due to undeclared wheat.

Canada

No Alerts

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Nestlé recalls multiple SMA brand Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula varieties (Multiple batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible presence of cereulide toxin, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The recalled products were manufactured in the Netherlands and distributed to multiple European countries in addition to the UK.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Nestlé recalls multiple SMA brand Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula varieties (Multiple batch codes and Best before dates) due to possible presence of cereulide toxin, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The recalled products were manufactured in the Netherlands and distributed to multiple European countries in addition to the UK.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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