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Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
Last updated: 6 January 2026
Last updated: 6 January 2026
Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.
This alert was issued on Monday 5 January 2026 and updated on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to improve the formatting. No new batches have been added.
Product details
| Pack size | 800g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Pack size | 800g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 52879722AA |
| Best before | April 2027 |
| Batch code | 51240742F2 |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 51890742F2 |
| Best before | August 2027 |
| Pack size | 800g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 52099722BA |
| Best before | April 2027 |
| Batch code | 51570742F3, 52099722BB, 52739722BA |
| Best before | June 2027 |
| Pack size | 400g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51210017Y1 |
| Best before | January 2027 |
| Batch code | 51220017Y1 |
| Best before | February 2027 |
| Batch code | 51200017Y3 |
| Best before | April 2027 |
| Batch code | 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1 |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1 |
| Best before | June 2027 |
| Batch code | 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1 |
| Best before | October 2027 |
| Batch code | 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1 |
| Best before | November 2027 |
| Pack size | 800g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51170346AA, 51170346AB |
| Best before | April 2027 |
| Batch code | 51340346AB |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346AB |
| Best before | June 2027 |
| Batch code | 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 52750346AE |
| Best before | October 2027 |
| Pack size | 400g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51350346AA |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 52750346AD |
| Best before | October 2027 |
| Pack size | 1.2kg |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51340346BE |
| Best before | November 2026 |
| Batch code | 52740346BA, 52750346BA |
| Best before | April 2027 |
| Pack size | 800g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51220346AD |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 51540346AC |
| Best before | June 2027 |
| Batch code | 52740346AD |
| Best before | October 2027 |
| Pack size | 800g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 52620742F3 |
| Best before | September 2027 |
| Pack size | 200ml |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295M |
| Best before | October 2026 |
| Batch code | 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M, 53080295M |
| Best before | November 2026 |
| Pack size | 70ml |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 53170742B1 |
| Best before | November 2026 |
| Pack size | 400g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53459722BA |
| Best before | April 2027 |
| Batch code | 51500346AB |
| Best before | May 2027 |
| Batch code | 53299722BA |
| Best before | August 2027 |
Risk statement
The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) makes these products unsafe to consume.
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.
Action taken by the company
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 tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
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 https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. 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., visit your GP, call NHS111).
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-02-2026