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The multinational company Nestlé has recalled several batches of infant formula due to the potential presence of cereulide toxin in products distributed in Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, and more than 25 European countries.
Which batches of NAN infant formula did Nestlé recall due to the potential presence of cereulide?
In a statement issued by Nestlé Mexico, it was reported that the precautionary measure applies to four batches of NAN powdered infant milk in 400-gram containers.
- NAN ALFAMINO: lote 52030017Y2 (fecha de vencimiento 22/07/2027)
- NAN ALFAMINO: lote 52040017Y1 (fecha de vencimiento 23/07/2027).
- ALFAMINO: lote 51060017Y2 (fecha de vencimiento 30/04/2027)
- ALFAMINO: lote 51070017Y1 (fecha de vencimiento 30/04/2027)
"This recall is a voluntary precautionary measure due to the possible presence of cereulide—a toxin produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus—in one of the ingredients from a supplier that was used in the affected batches," they stated.
They warned that those who have purchased products from the aforementioned batches should not feed them to minors, and in case of any concerns regarding the infant's health, they should consult their doctor or pediatrician.
Additionally, they provided a customer service line for product returns: 800 737 6262.
Síntomas que puede causar la toxina cereulida en bebés
For its part, the National Directorate of Health Surveillance (Dinavisa) of Paraguay issued a health alert for 'NAN Optipro 1 Infant Formula with HMO'.
Dinavisa indicated that this microorganism can cause:
- Intoxicación o "síndrome emético" (episodios recurrentes de vómitos intensos) 1 a 6 horas después de la ingesta del producto contaminado con la toxina
- Síndrome diarreico con dolor abdominal
- Fiebre a las 8 a 16 horas luego del consumo
On its website, Dinavisa warned that if a baby has consumed the product and exhibits symptoms, medical attention from a pediatrician should be sought.
Países donde Nestlé retiró fórmula infantil por posible contaminación
In the case of Brazil, the measure affects products sold under five brands belonging to the Swiss multinational, including Nestogeno and Nanlac, a statement from the institution noted.
Nestlé has already voluntarily begun the recall of these products worldwide, in European countries such as:
- Reino Unido
- Italia
- Francia
This follows the detection of the toxin in formula produced at a factory in the Netherlands.
Furthermore, consumers of the affected brands were warned to check the batch number of products before purchasing.
Meanwhile, Nestlé has not reported any cases of "any illness associated with the consumption of this product" to date and reiterated that the rest of its products not included in this voluntary precautionary recall are safe for consumption.
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