Saudi Arabia Recalls Nestlé Infant Formula Due to Possible Health Risk
Key Takeaways:
- Multiple Nestlé brands, including S-26 and NAN, are affected.
- Recall due to potential contamination with harmful Cereulide toxin.
- Stop using implicated batches immediately and check SFDA details.
The Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the removal of specific Nestlé infant formula products from the market.
The directive originates from a company warning about possible Cereulide contamination. This toxin, from Bacillus cereus bacteria, can cause foodborne illness with symptoms like nausea and vomiting, presenting specific risks to infants.
Products involved include
- Nestlé’s S-26 Ultima
- S-26 Gold
- Alfamino
- NAN branded formulas
Caregivers must check container batch codes against the SFDA’s official list, available on its digital platforms via a provided QR code.
Any matching product should not be consumed and must be discarded.
SFDA operations are focused on ensuring the withdrawal of these batches from all points of sale and distribution. Questions or sightings of the listed products can be directed to the SFDA Unified Call Center at 19999.
The regulatory notice included a legal advisory outlining penalties for non-compliance.
These can include imprisonment for ten years and financial fines reaching ten million Saudi Riyals for any entity found selling or distributing the recalled goods.
