Tag: powdered infant formula

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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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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Recalls and Alerts: December 10, 2025

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Update): CDC and FDA have broadened the date range of the infant botulism outbreak linked to consumption of ByHeart powdered infant formula. As a result, the case count has increased to 51 confirmed and suspect cases in 19 states. All 51 victims have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 11 cases of Salmonella Africana illnesses linked to an as yet unidentified food.

United States

Allergy Alert: Bakkavor USA recalls Meal Simple brand Red Lentil Dal Soup (16 oz; Best by 1/11/2026) due to undecalred milk.

Allergy Alert: Lunds & Byerlys recalls L&B Monster Cookies (available for purchase from November 15, 2025, through December 9, 2025) due to undeclared peanuts, egg, and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc. recalls CONAH® Enoki Mushrooms (50g; Purchased between October 21 – November 21, 2025; UPC 851511007756) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Vega Farms Inc recalls Vega Farms brand eggs (12-count cartons, 30-count flats; Julian dates 328 and prior; Sell by 12-22-25) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Public Health Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns the public not to consume raw (unpasteurized) milk from Galen Burkholder (Yates County, NY) due to Salmonella contamination. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Vanilyne inc. (Saint-Léonard, QC) recalls cheesecake containing pistachios and various pastries containing pistachios (Sold between 6 May and 1 September 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Multiple firms recall various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Cherry (Laval, QC) recalls Pistachios (Sold between 20 November 2024 and 9 December 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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