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Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been f...
Published: January 23, 2026Recall ID: FSA-PRIN-03-2026Category: foodCountry: UK
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch
Affected Products
Aptamil First Infant Formula
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| @id | http://data.food.gov.uk/food-alerts/id/FSA-PRIN-03-2026 |
| Type › 1 | http://data.food.gov.uk/food-alerts/def/Alert |
| Type › 2 | http://data.food.gov.uk/food-alerts/def/PRIN |
| Created | 2026-01-23 |
| Problem › @id | http://data.food.gov.uk/food-alerts/id/FSA-PRIN-03-2026/problem/0 |
| Problem › 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. |
| Alert U R L | https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-03-2026 |
| Modified | 2026-01-24T12:19:34.99Z |
| Notation | FSA-PRIN-03-2026 |
| Product Details › @id | http://data.food.gov.uk/food-alerts/id/FSA-PRIN-03-2026/productDetails/0 |
| Product Details › Product Name | Aptamil First Infant Formula |
| Reporting Business › Common Name | Danone |