Update 2: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)
Product: SMA Advanced First Infant Milk, SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk, SMA Anti Reflux
Brand/company: Update 2: Nestlé, Nestlé
- Product family
- Food & Grocery
- Product type
- Infant food
- Issue
- Chemical contamination
- Audience
- Infants
Reason: The presence of cereulide (toxin) in the products listed above. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, using boiling water or when making the infant milk. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula or follow-on formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.
Consumer action: If you have bought any of the above products do not feed it to babies. Instead, share a photo of the product and the batch code via or the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. Nestlé have also added a tool to their site that will help to identify if a batch is or not under the scope of the recall. You can access this at If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., your GP, NHS111). Nestlé is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and l them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.