Update 2: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)
Why it was recalled
Nestlé has extended its recall of SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula: one additional batch, distributed only within Northern Ireland, has been added to the affected list.
The reason remains the presence of cereulide, a toxin made by certain Bacillus cereus bacteria. It is highly heat-stable, so boiling water and normal bottle preparation do not destroy it, and it can cause rapid-onset nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. The recall applies even if your baby has shown no signs of illness.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA Advanced First Infant Milk | 800g | 51450742F1 52319722BA 52819722AA, 53390346AB* | – |
| SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk | 800g | 51240742F2, 51890742F2 52879722AA | – |
| SMA Anti Reflux | 800g | 52099722BA, 51570742F3 52099722BB 52739722BA | – |
| SMA ALFAMINO | 400g | 51200017Y3 , 51210017Y1 51220017Y1 51250017Y1 51390017Y1 51420017Y2 51430017Y1 51460017Y1, 51690017Y2 51690017Y3 51700017Y1 51710017Y1 51740017Y1, 52760017Y5 52790017Y1 52860017Y1, 53100017Y3 53110017Y1 53140017Y1 53140017Y2 53150017Y1 | – |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 800g | 51170346AA 51170346AB , 51340346AB, 51580346AA 51590346AA 51590346AB, 52760346AB 52760346AD 52780346AA 52750346AE | – |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 400g | 51350346AA, 52750346AD | – |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 1.2kg | 51340346BE, 52740346BA 52750346BA | – |
| SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk | 800g | 51220346AD, 51540346AC, 52740346AD | – |
| SMA Comfort | 800g | 51240742F3 51439722BA 51479722BA 51769722BA 52049722AA, 52620742F3 | – |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 200ml | 52860295M 52870295M 52870295M 53030295M 53040295M, 53220295M 53230295M 53070295M 53080295M | – |
| SMA First Infant Milk | 70ml | 53170742B1 | – |
| SMA Lactose Free | 400g | 51150346AB 51719722BA 51759722BA 51829722BA 51979722BA 52109722BA 53459722BA, 51500346AB, 53299722BA | – |
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not feed it to babies. Instead, share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. Nestlé have also added a tool to their website that will help to identify if a batch is or not under the scope of the recall. You can access this at https://www.smababy.co.uk/product-recall If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS111).
What this means for you
Parents using SMA formula, especially in Northern Ireland, should re-check their tubs against the extended batch list, even if they checked the original recall. Do not feed affected formula to a baby; use Nestlé's website batch checker or careline to confirm your batch and arrange a refund. If the formula was prescribed for your infant, speak to a pharmacist or doctor before switching. The official FSA notice carries the authoritative batch details and instructions.
Action taken by the business
Nestlé is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-02-2026-update-2 · Last updated 3 February 2026
This page includes an editorial summary generated to help readers understand the recall. Always refer to the official FSA notice for authoritative information and instructions.
Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.