What happened
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.
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Company
- Update 3: Nestlé
- Type
- Product recall
- 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.
- Product
- SMA Advanced First Infant Milk; SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk; SMA Anti Reflux; SMA ALFAMINO; SMA First Infant Milk; SMA First Infant Milk; SMA First Infant Milk; SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk; SMA Comfort; SMA First Infant Milk; SMA First Infant Milk; SMA Lactose Free
- Where it was sold
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Updated
Source: UK Food Standards Agency. This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.