The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has expanded its recall of Nestlé infant formula products following the detection of toxic bacteria, ordering the withdrawal of additional batches of SMA Alfamino 400g beyond yesterday’s initial recall announcement.
The new recall order affects two specific batches of Nestlé SMA Alfamino 400g: batch code 51210017Y1 with an expiration date of May 2027, and batch code 51700017Y1 with an expiration date of June 2027. These batches join several others recalled yesterday after the discovery of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus.
The affected products are specialized infant formulas given to children including newborns, making the recall particularly urgent. Cereulide toxin can cause severe vomiting and nausea when consumed, with symptoms typically beginning within five hours of ingestion and potentially lasting up to 24 hours.
The FSAI has strongly advised anyone who has purchased these products to immediately stop using them under any circumstances. Consumers should contact Nestlé directly through their customer service portal at https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch for information about returns, refunds, and alternative products.
The expanded recall demonstrates the FSAI’s ongoing vigilance in monitoring infant formula safety. Parents and caregivers should check all SMA products in their possession against the complete list of recalled batches, which now includes multiple product lines and batch codes across the SMA range.
Batch codes and expiration dates can be found printed on product packaging. Anyone who has used the affected products and whose child develops symptoms of vomiting or nausea should seek medical advice immediately.
The FSAI continues to investigate the source of the contamination and is working closely with Nestlé to ensure all affected products are removed from circulation. Retailers have been instructed to remove the additional batches from shelves immediately and display recall notices for customers.
This marks the second wave of recalls in two days, indicating the seriousness with which authorities are treating the contamination issue. The FSAI has committed to providing further updates as the investigation progresses and will immediately announce any additional batches identified as potentially affected.