SFA Recalls Two More Batches of Formula Milk Products Over Cereulide Toxin Contamination

Parents watch out! The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has just recalled two more batches of formula milk after detecting cereulide toxin – a substance that can cause nausea and vomiting in young children.

The move was announced today in a joint statement with the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). These are the latest additions to an ongoing series of recalls that began in January, bringing the total to 11 batches pulled from shelves this year.

Here’s exactly what’s affected:

• Nestlé NAN HA2 (800g tin) – Batch number 52750017C1, expiry date 31 October 2027, made in Switzerland. This is for infants.
• Nature One Dairy Premium Toddler Milk Formula – Stage 3 (900g) – Batch number 326251110, expiry dates 10 and 11 November 2027, made in Australia. This is for children above one year old.

Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of the Bacillus cereus bacterium. It is heat-stable, meaning normal boiling or sterilising won’t destroy it. The SFA discovered it during extra testing of products that may have shared the same raw ingredient supplier as earlier recalled batches.

The good news? SFA says it has now finished testing all infant and toddler formula sold at major retail outlets in Singapore. These two batches are the final ones needing action.

What should you do right now?

• Stop feeding the affected products to your child immediately.
• Return them to the store where you bought them for a full refund.
• If your child has drunk any of these batches and shows signs of vomiting, nausea or feeling unwell, see a doctor promptly and mention the recall.

So far, only a handful of mild cases linked to earlier batches have been reported across the country – no serious illnesses or hospitalisations.

SFA and CDA are continuing to monitor the situation closely and working with suppliers to prevent any future issues. Full details, including photos of the packaging, are available on the SFA website (go.gov.sg/infantformularecall).

If you’re unsure about any formula in your cupboard, the safest step is to double-check the batch number against the official list. Better safe than sorry – especially when it comes to little ones.