Nestlé has announced a voluntary recall of specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow‑on formula sold in the UK, Ireland, and Northern Ireland due to the potential presence of a toxin called cereulide. The recall, issued as a precautionary public health measure, affects numerous products that parents and caregivers should not feed to infants or young children. There have been no confirmed reports of illness so far, but authorities and Nestlé urge caution. 

Cereulide is a heat‑resistant toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus bacteria, and it cannot be destroyed by boiling or normal formula preparation. If consumed, cereulide‑contaminated products can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and food poisoning symptoms.

Nestlé stressed the recall is voluntary and precautionary and that all other SMA products and batches not listed remain safe to use. Consumers who have purchased any affected batches should check their product codes immediately and follow the company’s refund and disposal advice. 

Full List of Recalled Products & Batch Numbers

United Kingdom

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
• 51450742F1
• 52319722BA
• 52819722AA

SMA Advanced Follow‑on Milk 800g
• 51240742F2
• 51890742F2
• 52879722AA

SMA First Infant Milk 800g
• 51170346AA
• 51170346AB
• 51340346AB
• 51580346AA
• 51590346AA
• 52760346AB
• 52760346AD
• 52780346AA

SMA First Infant Milk 400g
• 51350346AA
• 52750346AD

SMA First Infant Milk 1.2 kg
• 51340346BE
• 52740346BA
• 52750346BA

SMA Little Steps First Infant Milk 800g
• 51220346AD
• 51540346AC
• 52740346AD

SMA Comfort 800g
• 52620742F3
• 51240742F3
• 51439722BA
• 51479722BA
• 51769722BA
• 52049722AA

SMA First Infant Milk 200 ml
• 52860295M
• 52870295M
• 53220295M
• 53230295M
• 52870295M
• 53030295M
• 53040295M
• 53070295M
• 53080295M

SMA First Infant Milk 70 ml
• 53170742B1

SMA Lactose Free 400g
• 51150346AB
• 51500346AB
• 51719722BA
• 51759722BA
• 51829722BA
• 51979722BA
• 52109722BA
• 53299722BA
• 53459722BA

SMA Anti‑Reflux 800g
• 51570742F3
• 52099722BA
• 52099722BB
• 52739722BA

SMA Alfamino 400g
• 51200017Y3
• 51210017Y1
• 51220017Y1
• 51250017Y1
• 51390017Y1
• 51420017Y2
• 51430017Y1
• 51460017Y1
• 51690017Y2
• 51690017Y3
• 51700017Y1
• 51710017Y1
• 51740017Y1
• 52760017Y5
• 52790017Y1
• 52860017Y1
• 53100017Y3
• 53110017Y1
• 53140017Y1
• 53140017Y2
• 53150017Y1

(This full list matches manufacturers’ recall notices for the UK market.) 

Northern Ireland (May Also Be Available)

Some batches from the SMA First Infant Milk 800g category also may be present in Northern Ireland:
• 51590346AB
• 52750346AE

Ireland

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
• 51450742F1

SMA Advanced Follow‑on Milk 800g
• 51240742F2
• 51890742F2

SMA Comfort 800g
• 52620742F3

SMA First Infant Milk 200 ml
• 53070295M
• 52860295M
• 52870295M
• 53220295M
• 53230295M

SMA First Infant Milk 800g
• 51590346AB
• 52750346AE

SMA GOLD PREM 2 800g
• 53090742F2

SMA Little Steps First Infant Milk 800g
• 51540346AD

SMA Alfamino 400g
• 51200017Y3
• 51210017Y1
• 51250017Y1
• 51460017Y1
• 51710017Y1 

What Parents Should Do

  • Do not feed any of the batches listed above to infants or young children.

  • Check the batch code on the base or lid of powdered formula packaging (or side/top of ready‑to‑feed containers).

  • Contact Nestlé for a refund by sharing a photo of the product and batch code online or via the careline (UK: 0800 0 81 81 80; Ireland: 1800 931 832).

  • If your baby has consumed one of the affected products and you’re concerned about symptoms, speak with a healthcare professional. 

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Why the Recall Was Issued

Authorities and Nestlé have said the recall is a precautionary step due to the possible presence of the heat‑resistant toxin cereulide in certain batches of the formula. Cereulide is produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus and can lead to rapid onset nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps if ingested. Although no illnesses have yet been reported, the recall underscores caution and baby safety as the top priority for Nestlé and food safety agencies.