A Nestlé Infant Formula Recall Was Expanded to More than 50 Countries After Testing

Recently, Nestlé expanded its recall of infant and follow-on formula, after concerns about a heat-resistant toxin, cereulide, emerged, to over 50 countries. Cereulide can cause food poisoning. While no illnesses have been reported in connection with recalled products, parents are still warned to look out for symptoms. The recall impacted a range of infant nutrition products. If you believe your infant became sick because of Nestlé infant formula, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved. We represent plaintiffs around the country.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Claim

Infant formula and follow-on formula were initially recalled after Nestlé’s testing discovered, during routine self-monitoring, that part of the production line had suspected Bacillus cereus contamination. Additional testing occurred and they found that cereulide, which is a toxin produced by specific strains of Bacillus cereus, was found in one of the raw materials, arachidonic acid oil (ARA), along with oil mixes containing ARA, that were used to produce the formula.

These findings caused Nestlé to expand the recall’s scope to include more products and additional countries where the facilities may have used that ingredient.

Parents have been asked to check the product details on formula that they are feeding their babies. As a parent, you should take a look at not only the brand name, but also the batch and lot number and expiration date on the infant or follow-on formula you’re using. No recalled products should be used even if it seems normal in appearance or smell. You cannot destroy cereulide toxin by heating it up or boiling it; it might not be destroyed in the course of preparation or processing.

You should also look out for symptoms of cereulide exposure if you’ve fed your child recalled formula. The symptoms include severe vomiting and nausea that occur within five hours of consuming the formula and lasts up to 24 hours. If your child has these symptoms, you should call your health care provider right away for medical advice. You should also monitor updates.

Besides the United States, the countries that are affected include Ukraine, Trukey, Sweden, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Poland, Mexico, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, France, Finland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Croatia, China, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina. The Nestlé brands that are listed include Guigoz OptiPro Relais, NAN Sensitive 1, NAN Supreme, NAN OptiPro, NAN ExpertPro, NAN Pro 1, NAN HA 1, NAN Sensilac, BEBA ExpertPro, BEBA Supreme, BEBA Comfort 1, BEBA OptiPro 1, Lactogen Harmony 1, and Alfamino. Additionally, some batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula that had expiration dates from October ‘26-November ‘27 were recalled by Nestlé in the UK and Ireland.

It may be appropriate to pursue damages if your baby was injured by defective infant formula. Formula can be defective in terms of its manufacturing, marketing, or design. In most cases, manufacturing defects are in some but not all of the units, while design defects, which involve flaws to the specifications for the products, are found in all units of the product.

If your child was harmed by Nestlé infant formula, call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a viable claim for damages. We are dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.