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Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-03-2026

Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

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Aptamil First Infant Formula

Pack size: 800g
Batch code
31-10-2026
Best before
31 October 2026

Affected best-before dates run until 31 October 2026. Products from this recall may still be on sale or at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought any of the above product do not feed it to babies. Instead, return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt. For further information, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at https://www.aptaclub.co.uk Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula. 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 NHS 111).
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

The presence of cereulide (toxin) makes this product unsafe to consume.

Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms.

Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

Details from the notice

Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. The product listed below is on sale in the UK.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Danone is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

How this recall compares

  • This is the 2nd recall or allergy alert naming Danone since 2018 (4 in total). All Danone recalls
  • Cereulide toxin has caused 5 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in baby and infant food, followed by dairy and cheese. All cereulide toxin recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.