People who bought items from two baby formula brands have been urged to get rid of them and not feed them to their children. B&M warned customers not to use the products as they may “not be safe” for babies. 

This is because some products were found to contain expired milk. Customers who bought these baby formula items were urged to return the products to the store in exchange for either a refund or replacement.  

The recall notice affects the following products by Aptamil and Kendamil: 

Aptamil First Infant Milk Powder (800g) product code 348054Aptamil Follow-On Milk (4x200ml) product code 422087Kendamil Infant Milk (800g) product code 422378Aptamil Follow-On Milk (700g) product code 422056Kendamil First Milk (250ml) product code 422381

Customers are invited to check the expiration date of the product they bought, and act accordingly. 

The recall notice reads: “If you’ve purchased either of these products with an expiry date of 08/10 or earlier, please do not use the product. Please return the product to your local store immediately. A refund or replacement will be provided. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

“For further assistance please contact your local store’s team. If you have any further questions, please contact Customer Services – 0330 838 9000.”

The advice also read: “Before you open and use a new can of formula, glance at the expiration date. You don’t want to accidentally use expired formula – it can lose its nutrients and might not be safe for your little one. If you find a can that’s past its date, don’t risk it. Toss it out to keep your baby safe and healthy.”

B&M was informed of the issue by Aptamil manufacturer Danone, and said it was investigating how the issue occurred. 

A spokesperson for Danone UK & Ireland said: “Danone UK & Ireland was made aware that out-of-date Aptamil First Infant Milk Powders and Follow-On Milk ready-to-drink liquids were discounted by B&M.

“The quality and safety of our products is our number one priority to ensure parents can rely on them with confidence and these products should not have been sold.

“In the UK, formula milk is highly regulated and we comply with these regulations.

“We have a strict global policy for Baby Formula Marketing Standards, which all our employees, brands and retail customers must adhere to.

“This standard prohibits discounts on infant formula.

“Once made aware, we contacted B&M and the retailer removed out-of-date product and marketing materials immediately.”