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Nestle has issued a global recall of some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning.

The specific batches (as per below) of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula were not deemed to not be safe to be fed to babies.

The batches were sold across the world, Nestle said they could potentially contain cereulide, which can trigger nausea and vomiting when consumed.

As yet there are no confirmed cases of illness associated with the products, but Nestle are recalling them "out of an abundance of caution".

Nestle have said - "The safety and wellbeing of babies is our absolute priority , and we sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers, and customers."

The company confirmed that the recall is global. Affected products were sold in several European countries, including France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden.

It stressed that all other Nestle products and batches of the same products that have not been recalled are safe to consume.

Nestle promised refunds for customers and said the problem was caused by an ingredient provided by one of its suppliers.

Nestle France said it was carrying out a "preventive and voluntary recall" of certain batches of its Guigoz and Nidal infant formulas.

In Germany, the formula products are called Beba and Alfamino.

 Customers are advised to look for the corresponding code on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side or top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas. 

Products recalled in the UK are the batch numbers listed below:-

UK:

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g

• 51450742F1 
• 52319722BA 
• 52819722AA

SMA Advanced Follow-on Milk 800g

• 51240742F2 
• 51890742F2 
• 52879722AA 

SMA First Infant Milk 800g

• 51170346AA 
• 51170346AB 
• 51340346AB 
• 51580346AA 
• 51590346AA 
• 52760346AB 
• 52760346AD 
• 52780346AA 

SMA First Infant Milk 400g

• 51350346AA 
• 52750346AD 

SMA First Infant Milk 1.2Kg

• 51340346BE 
• 52740346BA 
• 52750346BA 

SMA LITLLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g

• 51220346AD 
• 51540346AC 
• 52740346AD 

SMA Comfort 800g

• 52620742F3 
• 51240742F3 
• 51439722BA 
• 51479722BA 
• 51769722BA 
• 52049722AA 

SMA First Infant Milk 200ml

• 52860295M 
• 52870295M 
• 53220295M 
• 53230295M 
• 52870295M 
• 53030295M 
• 53040295M 
• 53070295M 
• 53080295M 

SMA First Infant Milk 70ml

• 53170742B1 

SMA Lactose Free

• 400g 51150346AB 
• 51500346AB 
• 51719722BA 
• 51759722BA 
• 51829722BA 
• 51979722BA 
• 52109722BA 
• 53299722BA 
• 53459722BA 

SMA Anti Reflux 800g

• 51570742F3 
• 52099722BA 
• 52099722BB 
• 52739722BA 

Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the Bacillus cereus bacteria that can cause food poisoning symptoms, which can be quick to develop and include vomiting and stomach cramps.

It is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, using boiling water or when making the infant milk, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned.

The FSA's head of incidents, Jane Rawling, said "parents, guardians and caregivers should not feed infants or young children the affected products."

She added: "I want to reassure parents, guardians and caregivers that we are taking urgent action, helping to ensure all of the affected product is removed from sale as a precaution.

"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 calling NHS 111."

Follow the below link to see where to check your formula containers and for international batch codes:-

 Consumer Recall Notice: SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula | Nestlé UK & Ireland