Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)

Products affected

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code 51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA · Best before May 2027

SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk

• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code 52879722AA · Best before April 2027
• Batch code 51240742F2 · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 51890742F2 · Best before August 2027

SMA Anti Reflux

• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code 52099722BA · Best before April 2027
• Batch code 51570742F3, 52099722BB, 52739722BA · Best before June 2027

SMA ALFAMINO

• Pack size: 400g
• Batch code 51210017Y1 · Best before January 2027
• Batch code 51220017Y1 · Best before February 2027
• Batch code 51200017Y3 · Best before April 2027
• Batch code 51250017Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1 · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1 · Best before June 2027
• Batch code 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1 · Best before October 2027
• Batch code 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2, 53150017Y1 · Best before November 2027

SMA First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code 51170346AA, 51170346AB · Best before April 2027
• Batch code 51340346AB · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346AB · Best before June 2027
• Batch code 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA, 52750346AE · Best before October 2027

SMA First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 400g
• Batch code 51350346AA · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 52750346AD · Best before October 2027

SMA First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 1.2kg
• Batch code 51340346BE · Best before November 2026
• Batch code 52740346BA, 52750346BA · Best before April 2027

SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code 51220346AD · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 51540346AC · Best before June 2027
• Batch code 52740346AD · Best before October 2027

SMA Comfort

• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 52620742F3 · Best before September 2027

SMA First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 200ml
• Batch code 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M, 53040295M · Best before October 2026
• Batch code 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M, 53080295M · Best before November 2026

SMA First Infant Milk

• Pack size: 70ml
• Batch code 53170742B1 · Best before November 2026

SMA Lactose Free

• Pack size: 400g
• Batch code 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA, 53459722BA · Best before April 2027
• Batch code 51500346AB · Best before May 2027
• Batch code 53299722BA · Best before August 2027

Risk

The possible presence of cereulide (toxin) makes these products unsafe to consume.

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, using boiling water or when making the infant milk. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula or follow-on formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.

Action taken by the company

Nestlé 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 notice.

What you should do

If you have bought any of the above products do not feed it to babies. Instead, share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS111).

More information

Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.

This alert was issued on Monday 5 January 2026 and updated on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to improve the formatting. No new batches have been added.

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 5 January 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.