Nestlé has recalled infant formula in multiple European countries because of potential Bacillus cereus contamination.
In Finland and Denmark, the company recalled one batch of NAN Sensilac 1 800-gram infant formula powder. The affected batch has the best before date of October 2027, and batch number 53030346AB.
The recall was prompted by the detection of Bacillus cereus in an area of the production line at the factory where the affected batch was manufactured. The problem was discovered during a self-monitoring test at Nestlé's Nunspeet plant in the Netherlands.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
Nestlé said if the affected product has been consumed and a child experiences symptoms, consumers should contact their healthcare provider.
Different brands and countries involved
In Sweden, NAN Sensitive 1 800-gram in powder form with batch numbers 52820346AD and 52960346AB and date of October 2027 has been recalled. NAN Pro 1 1.2-kilogram with batch code 52860346BA and date April 2027 has also been pulled from the market.
In France, Guigoz Optipro Relais 1 800-gram with lot code 52820346AB and date Oct. 31, 2027 has been recalled. It was sold from Oct. 22 to Dec. 10 at Carrefour, Match, Auchan, Leclerc, Système U, and Intermarché stores as well as on Amazon and in pharmacies.
In Hungary, BEBA Optipro 1 breast milk substitute formula 600-gram dated April 30, 2027, and with batch code 52870346BB is affected.
Lactogen Harmony 1 Infant Formula 500-gram with the same date but batch codes 53020346BB and 53030346BA have also been recalled.
In the Czech Republic, BEBA Comfort 1 800-gram with batch code 52850346AF has been recalled.
In Poland, NAN Optipro Plus 1 800-gram with lot code 52860346AA and 400-gram with the code 52870346AD are affected. Both products have a date of Oct. 2027.
Bacillus cereus is known for producing two types of toxins: those causing vomiting (emetic) and those causing diarrhea (diarrheal) symptoms. It is a spore-forming organism, meaning it can survive in harsh conditions, including high temperatures.
The incubation period is usually between 1 to 16 hours, depending upon which type it is, and illness lasts between 12 to 24 hours. If symptoms occur between 1 to 5 hours it is likely the vomiting type, whilst the diarrhea type occurs after 8 to 16 hours.
Cronobacter recall
In November, Nestlé recalled Nan Expert Pro infant formula in Belgium and Luxembourg because of potential Cronobacter contamination.
Action was taken with the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) in Belgium.
The implicated 400-gram product had batch number L-51520346AC and an expiration date of June 2027.
Nestlé said FASFC obtained a positive result for only one product, in a single box.
Accredited laboratories tested 1,830 samples for the company and no positives were found. No cases of illness were reported among consumers.
