Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products sold in Northern Ireland because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
- Affected
- Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk; Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry; Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
- The problem
- The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) in the products listed above.
- What to do
- Aptamil: If you have bought any of the above products do not feed them to babies. Instead, return them to the shop where you bought them for a full refund with or without a receipt. Customers who have already purchased these products can go to aptaclub.co.uk to check which batches…
Products affected
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates from 5 July 2026 to 4 December 2026
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 700g
- Best before All dates from 22 August 2026 to 26 November 2026
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 700g
- Best before All dates from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack
- Pack size: 1.2kg
- Best before All dates from 11 July 2026 to 20 February 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates from 5 July 2026 to 23 February 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 600g
- Best before All dates from 12 August 2026 to 16 January 2027
Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates from 7 June 2026 to 18 February 2027
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack
- Pack size: 1.2kg
- Best before All dates from 14 August 2026 to 25 December 2026
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Hungry
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates from 4 July 2026 to 24 February 2027
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pre-measured Tabs
- Best before All dates up to and including 17 January 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates from 7 June 2026 to 4 January 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk
- Pack size: 700g
- Best before All dates from 5 August 2026 to 20 February 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Big Pack
- Pack size: 1.2kg
- Best before All dates from 23 July 2026 to 13 January 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pre-measured Tabs
- Best before All dates up to and including 17 January 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
- Pack size: 800g
- Best before All dates from 10 June 2026 to 25 January 2027
Risk
The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) in the products listed above.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms.
Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Action taken by the company
Danone is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
What you should do
Aptamil:
If you have bought any of the above products do not feed them to babies. Instead, return them to the shop where you bought them for a full refund with or without a receipt. Customers who have already purchased these products can go to aptaclub.co.uk to check which batches are affected. For further information, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at https://www.aptaclub.co.uk
Cow & Gate: If you have bought any of the above products do not feed them to babies. Instead, return them to the shop where you bought them for a full refund with or without a receipt. Customers who have already purchased these products can go to cgbabyclub.co.uk to check which batches are affected. For further information, contact the Cow & Gate Careline team on 0800 977 8880 or at https://www.cgbabyclub.co.uk
Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of any of these products, it is essential to stop using it.
If you have fed any of these products to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impacts, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e. visit your GP, call NHS 111).
More information
Danone is recalling several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products sold in Northern Ireland because cereulide toxin may be present in some batches of the products. This recall is an extension to the Aptamil First Infant Formula product recall issued on 23 January 2026. The best before dates differ slightly from the dates listed on the Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula product recall issued on 6 January 2026. This recall contains information that is relevant to Northern Ireland only.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 6 February 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.