Nestle Recalls Baby Formula Amid Toxin Fears

Parents across the UK are being urged to check their baby formula products after food giant Nestle announced an urgent recall of specific SMA infant and follow-on formula batches. The company has taken this precautionary step over concerns that the products could contain a toxin capable of causing food poisoning. The potential culprit is cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus bacteria. If consumed, it can lead to unpleasant symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Crucially, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned that this toxin is unlikely to be destroyed even by boiling water, meaning standard preparation methods won't eliminate the risk. Nestle has confirmed there have been no reported cases of illness linked to these specific batches. However, they are acting "out of an abundance of caution" to ensure the safety and wellbeing of babies. The company expressed sincere apologies for any worry or inconvenience caused to parents and caregivers. The issue, according to Nestle, stems from an ingredient supplied by one of its partners. It's important to note that this recall only affects certain batch numbers of SMA infant and follow-on formula. All other Nestle products, and batches of SMA formula not listed in the recall, are confirmed as safe to use. If you have these products at home, it's vital not to feed them to your baby or young child. You can find the specific batch numbers on Nestle's website or via food.gov.uk. These codes are typically located on the base of powdered formula tins or boxes, or on the side/top of ready-to-feed containers. Jane Rawling, head of incidents at the FSA, reassured the public that urgent action is being taken to remove all affected products from sale. She advised any parent who has fed these products to their baby and has concerns about their health to contact a healthcare professional, such as their GP, or call NHS 111 for advice. Nestle has also promised refunds for affected customers. This swift action highlights the rigorous safety standards in place for baby products, prioritising infant health above all else. --- Managing your business finances? TaxAce provides smart online accountancy services for UK businesses with flexible monthly plans. Image and reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk | Read original article