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Nestle Expands SMA Milk Recall Over Toxic Contamination

2/4/2026

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Nestle Expands Recall

Nestle expanded its recall of SMA First Infant Milk after cereulide toxin was detected in batches, including 800g packs in Northern Ireland with a December 2027 best-before date.
The Food Standards Agency confirms arachidonic acid (ARA) oil as the contaminated ingredient.
Parents should stop using affected products and seek medical advice if symptoms appear.

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Nestle Expands Recall

Nestle expanded its infant formula recall to include a batch of Guigoz after France lowered the maximum threshold for the cereulide toxin, which was detected in ingredients from a Chinese factory supplying multiple infant formula brands.
The decision contradicted analyst expectations that no further withdrawals would be necessary.
Cereulide can cause nausea and vomiting.
The recall affects about 60 countries.
Investigators have found no evidence linking the two infant deaths to the recalled formula.

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Nestle Expands Recall

Nestle expanded its recall of SMA First Infant Milk after cereulide toxin was detected in batches, including 800g packs in Northern Ireland with a December 2027 best-before date.
The Food Standards Agency confirms arachidonic acid (ARA) oil as the contaminated ingredient.
Parents should stop using affected products and seek medical advice if symptoms appear.

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