{"id":220964,"date":"2026-01-07T06:44:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/220964\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T06:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:44:07","slug":"new-zealand-food-safety-recalls-specialised-nestle-baby-formula-over-toxin-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/220964\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Food Safety recalls specialised Nestle baby formula over toxin fears"},"content":{"rendered":"

Use by 17.04.2027, Batch number 51070017Y2Use by 18.04.2027, Batch number 51080017Y1Use by 28.05.2027, Batch number 51480017Y3Use by 29.05.2027, Batch number 51490017Y1Use by 22.07.2027, Batch number 52030017Y1<\/p>\n

NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said these products could contain cereulide, a toxin produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus, which can cause gastrointestinal illness.<\/p>\n

\u201cFortunately, there have been no reports of associated illness here in New Zealand or internationally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn New Zealand, the affected imported products are not available in supermarkets.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are mainly publicly funded and available through hospitals, pharmacies and GPs. A small amount could have been bought over the counter at pharmacies or online.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FiveFive batches of Nestle brand Alfamino Infant Formula have been recalled because of the possible presence of the toxin cereulide. Photo \/ MPI<\/p>\n

Arbuckle said prescribers and pharmacies were being advised of the recall and asked to inform the parents and guardians of infants to whom this formula had been prescribed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have the affected Alfamino formula at home, do not feed it to your baby, if at all possible. Return it to the place of purchase,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPharmac funds a number of alternative products, so discuss what\u2019s best for your baby with your pharmacist or GP.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor parents and guardians with affected batches and no alternative infant formula for tonight and tomorrow, please contact Healthline, which can help.\u201d<\/p>\n

NZFS said symptoms linked to cereulide may include vomiting and diarrhoea (which can be severe or persistent), or unusual lethargy.<\/p>\n

These symptoms typically appear between 30 minutes and six hours after exposure and usually resolve within 24 hours.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have any concerns about your baby\u2019s health, contact your healthcare provider, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arbuckle said NZFS will work with Nestle to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recall follows a larger international recall by Nestle, after cereulide was found in an ingredient used in a range of products available overseas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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