Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula Batches in Over 50 Countries

Nestlé has recalled specific batches of infant formula in more than 50 countries after identifying the potential presence of a toxin linked to foodborne illness, while reassuring consumers in Nigeria that products sold locally are unaffected.

Nestlé said the voluntary recall was triggered by the “potential presence of cereulide” in certain batches. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus and can cause food poisoning.

In a statement, Nestlé said there had been no confirmed cases of illness associated with the affected products but stressed that the move was taken as a precaution. “The safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority,” the company said, adding that the recall was in line with its internal quality and safety protocols.

The recall spans a wide range of markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Countries affected include Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, as well as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Philippines and Vietnam, among others.

Nestlé advised consumers in affected countries not to feed the recalled batches to infants. Batch codes can be found on the base of tins or boxes, depending on the product, and customers will be eligible for refunds.

However, Nestlé Nigeria moved to distance the local market from the recall, saying infant formula products sold in the country are not involved.

In a separate statement issued on Friday, the company said all its infant formula products officially registered with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) remain safe.

“We would like to clarify that Infant Formula sold by Nestlé Nigeria is not part of the voluntary and precautionary recall of specific batches of Infant Formula announced in some countries,” the statement said.

Nestlé Nigeria listed SMA Gold 1, 2 and 3, as well as NAN Optipro 1, 2 and 3, as safe for consumption, reiterating that product safety and infant health remain its top priorities.

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