More batches of infant formula recalled
Further to food alerts from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) earlier this week, additional batches of SMA Nutrition Alfamino infant formula are NOW being recalled by Nestlé.
SMA Nutrition Alfamino infant formula; pack size 400g is being recalled due to the possible presence of cereulide and recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Cereulide toxin is produced by the bacterium bacillus cereus. The toxin may be pre-formed in a food and is extremely heat resistant.
Consumption of foods containing cereulide toxin can lead to nausea and severe vomiting. Symptoms can appear within five hours. The duration of illness is usually six to 24 hours.
The batch codes are: 51220017Y1; expiry date: May-27 and 51430017Y1; expiry date: May-27.
Nestlé is advising its customers that have purchased any of these batches to contact them via its online form, sharing a photo of the product and the batch code or by calling its careline on 1800 931 832.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Parents, guardians and caregivers are advised not to feed the implicated batches to infants or young children.
The original recall notice with batch numbers can be found by clicking here. An additional notice was also published yesterday.
Nestlé
In a statement to Agriland, a spokesperson for Nestlé said: "We are aware that certain recalled batches supplied in the UK may have been made available in Ireland via a third-party.
"These were never supplied directly in Ireland by Nestlé to any Ireland-based customers but the list of recalled batch numbers has been updated on the FSAI website to reflect this.
"We encourage all healthcare professionals and consumers to check the batch code on the packaging. For consumers, if you have an affected Alfamino product please do not feed this product to your baby.
"If you have been prescribed one of these batches listed please dispose of this product and speak to your healthcare professional for advice on an alternative. Anyone concerned about their baby’s health should contact a healthcare professional. "
