Aptamil baby formula recalled over food poisoning concern

A batch of a popular baby formula product has been pulled from shelves over concerns it could contain a toxin.

Food giant Danone recalled the Aptamil First Infant Formula due to the risk it could contain cereulide which can cause vomiting and stomach cramps.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said only one batch sold in the UK is affected, but additional batches in other countries are also affected.

The agency said the cereulide toxin has been found in the batch distributed in the UK.

Darren Whitby, head of incidents and resilience at the FSA, said: “We want to make parents, guardians and caregivers aware that Danone has recalled a batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula (800g).

“If you have purchased batch 31-10-2026 of Aptamil First Infant Formula 800g, with a best-before date of October 31, 2026, the FSA’s advice is that you should not feed infants or young children with this product.

“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 by calling NHS 111.

“Cereulide is a toxin produced by food poisoning bacteria Bacillus cereus and can cause food poisoning symptoms which can be quick to develop and include vomiting and stomach cramps.”