Product recallFSAUpdated
SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula recalled over the presence of cereulide (toxin)
Our earlier alert on 3 February 2026 had an error in the product name. The correct product name is SMA First Infant Milk. It has a pack size of 800g, batch code 53390346AB and best before December 2027. This product is only sold in Northern Ireland. It is marked with an asterisk (*) in the list below.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
104 identifiers listed for this notice.
SMA Advanced First Infant Milk 800g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 51450742F1
- 52319722BA
- 52819722AA
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- May 2027
SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk 800g
- Batch code
- 51240742F2
- 51890742F2
- 52879722AA
- Best before
- May 2027
- July 2027
SMA Anti Reflux 800g
- Batch code
- 51570742F3
- 52099722BB
- 52739722BA
- 52099722BA
- Best before
- June 2027
- April 2027
Sma Alfamino 400g
- Batch code
- 51200017Y3
- 51210017Y1
- 51220017Y1
- 51250017Y1
- 51390017Y1
- 51420017Y2
- 51430017Y1
- 51460017Y1
- 51690017Y2
- 51690017Y3
- 51700017Y1
- 51710017Y1
- 51740017Y1
- 52760017Y5
- 52790017Y1
- 52860017Y1
- 53100017Y3
- 53110017Y1
- 53140017Y1
- 53140017Y2
- 53150017Y1
- Best before
- April 2027
- May 2027
- June 2027
- October 2027
- November 2027
SMA First Infant Milk 800g
- Batch code
- 51170346AA
- 51170346AB
- 51340346AB
- 51580346AA
- 51590346AA
- 51590346AB
- 52760346AB
- 52760346AD
- 52780346AA
- 52750346AE
- 53390346AB*
- Best before
- April 2027
- May 2027
- June 2027
- October 2027
- December 2027*
SMA First Infant Milk 400g
- Batch code
- 51350346AA
- 52750346AD
- Best before
- May 2027
- October 2027
SMA First Infant Milk 1.2kg
- Batch code
- 51340346BE
- 52740346BA
- 52750346BA
- Best before
- November 2026
- April 2027
SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk 800g
- Batch code
- 51220346AD
- 51540346AC
- 52740346AD
- Best before
- May 2027
- June 2027
- October 2027
SMA Comfort 800g
- Batch code
- 52620742F3
- 51240742F3
- 51439722BA
- 51479722BA
- 51769722BA
- 52049722AA
- Best before
- September 2027
- May 2027
SMA First Infant Milk 200ml
- Batch code
- 52860295M
- 52870295M
- 53030295M
- 53040295M
- 53220295M
- 53230295M
- 53070295M
- 53080295M
- Best before
- October 2026
- November 2026
SMA First Infant Milk 70ml
- Batch code
- 53170742B1
- Best before
- November 2026
SMA Lactose Free 400g
- Batch code
- 51150346AB
- 51719722BA
- 51759722BA
- 51829722BA
- 51979722BA
- 52109722BA
- 53459722BA
- 51500346AB
- 53299722BA
- Best before
- April 2027
- May 2027
- August 2027
What to do now
Harmful bacteria have been found, or cannot be ruled out, in SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula. That is enough for the business to take it off sale.
- Set it aside and do not use it, whatever its date.
- Wash your hands and any surfaces it touched.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it, where you should get your money back, or bin it.
- Check the freezer and cupboards for other packs with the same details, including anything you have decanted or portioned.
Why it matters. Bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus or Campylobacter can cause food poisoning. Some make toxins that survive cooking, so reheating is not a fix.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-02-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Our earlier alert on 3 February 2026 had an error in the product name. The correct product name is SMA First Infant Milk. It has a pack size of 800g, batch code 53390346AB and best before December 2027.
This product is only sold in Northern Ireland. It is marked with an asterisk (*) in the list below.
The risk
The presence of cereulide (toxin) in the products listed above.
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, using boiling water or when making the infant milk. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms.
Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
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 or follow-on formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.
Action taken
Nestlé is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not feed it to babies. Instead, share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call the careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund. Nestlé have also added a tool to their website that will help to identify if a batch is or not under the scope of the recall. You can access this at https://www.smababy.co.uk/product-recall 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 NHS111).
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula been recalled?
Harmful bacteria have been found, or cannot be ruled out, in SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula. That is enough for the business to take it off sale. Bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus or Campylobacter can cause food poisoning. Some make toxins that survive cooking, so reheating is not a fix.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Set it aside and do not use it, whatever its date. Wash your hands and any surfaces it touched.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
