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Nestlé Expands Infant Formula Recall Over Contamination Risk

1/8/2026

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Nestlé has expanded its recall of infant formula to more than 50 countries due to cereulide contamination from Bacillus cereus.
The recall covers SMA, BEBA, and NAN brands after a toxin was found in a raw material from a third-party vendor.
No illnesses have been reported.
Cereulide is heat-stable and cannot be destroyed by cooking.
Nestlé is working with food safety authorities to remove affected products and will refund customers.

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Story summary

Nestlé has expanded its recall of infant formula to more than 50 countries due to cereulide contamination from Bacillus cereus.
The recall covers SMA, BEBA, and NAN brands after a toxin was found in a raw material from a third-party vendor.
No illnesses have been reported.
Cereulide is heat-stable and cannot be destroyed by cooking.
Nestlé is working with food safety authorities to remove affected products and will refund customers.