a2 Milk Company Recalls Baby Formula Due to Toxin Risk Affecting Infants
The a2 Milk Company, a New Zealand-based dairy producer, has issued a recall for 63,078 units of its a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula. This recall affects products sold on Amazon, in Meijer stores, and on the company's website. The recall was initiated after the discovery of cereulide toxin, produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus, in the formula. This toxin can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting in infants, typically developing within 30 minutes to six hours after ingestion. The recall follows new guidelines from New Zealand’s food regulatory authority. The affected products were distributed between August 27, 2025, and April 1, 2026, with importation rights expiring on December 31, 2025. No illnesses have been reported as of May 2026.