Nestlé recalls infant formula batches in UK over potential contamination

Nestlé has voluntarily recalled certain batches of its formula for infant and follow-on formula sold in the UK, Ireland and Northern Ireland due to concerns over the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin linked to food poisoning.

The voluntary recall, announced on January 5, applies to multiple powdered and ready-to-feed products intended for babies up to one year old.

The company has advised parents and caregivers not to feed the affected formula to infants and published a complete list of batches

that may be affected.

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The UK government's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has declared the affected batches "unsafe to consume," stating that the toxin cereulide remains intact even when heated or cooked. 

The food agency further warned of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

The recall comes amid a series of infant formula recalls by Nestlé across Europe in recent months. In December, the company recalled infant formula products in several European countries, including Finland, Denmark, France, the Czech Republic and Poland, over potential Bacillus cereus contamination. A month earlier, Nestlé recalled Nan Expert Pro infant formula in Belgium and Luxembourg due to possible Cronobacter contamination.

Those who obtained the formula by prescription have been advised to destroy the product and consult healthcare professionals for alternatives.

A full list of affected products and batch numbers has been published by Nestlé.

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