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Update to recall of specific batches of SMA Alfamino infant formula due to the possible presence of cereulide (Update 1)

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Message:

Further to food alert 2026.01, batch 51700017Y1 of SMA Nutrition Alfamino infant formula is also subject to recall.

Furthermore, the correct expiry date of batch 51210017Y1 is May-27. 

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. 

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.