Dozens of children have toxic poisoning symptoms after baby formula recalls

Children across the UK have developed symptoms consistent with cereulide toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

Various batches of Nestle’s SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula products have been taken off the shelves, along with one batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula.

According to the UKHSA, there have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms linked to the move.

They include 24 notifications in England, seven in Scotland,

The toxin can cause food poisoning symptoms including vomiting and stomach cramps, the Food Standards Agency said.

Nestle has now recalled 12 products in its SMA formula range over the presence of cereulide, including specific batches of:

• SMA Advanced First Infant Milk, 800g
• SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk, 800g
• SMA Anti Reflux, 800g
• SMA Alfamino, 400g
• SMA First Infant Milk, 70ml 200g, 400g, 800g, and 1.2kg
• SMA Little Steps First Infant Milk, 800g
• SMA Comfort, 800g
• SMA Lactose Free, 400g

Aptamil has also removed its 800g First Infant Formula product from the shelves.

Speaking about the Aptamil recall, FSA head of incidents Darren Whitby said: ‘If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals by contacting your GP or by calling NHS111.

‘Danone has recalled this product because cereulide, a toxin produced by a pathogen, Bacillus cereus, has been found in the batch.

‘Only one batch of the Aptamil First Instant Formula has been distributed to the UK. However, there are additional batches in other countries that are also affected.’

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