The UK FSA reported that Danone recalled Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. Amptamil First Infant Formula, 800 g, is on sale in the UK. The presence of cereulide (toxin) makes this product unsafe for consumption. Some strains of Bacillus cereus produce the Cereulide toxin. Cereulide is highly heat-stable, meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking or by making infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed, it can lead to a rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advises that Danone is recalling specific batches of its infant formula due to the potential presence of cereulide. The implicated products were manufactured in Ireland and exported to a number of EU countries, the UK, and third countries. The FSAI has been notified by Danone that none of the implicated products have been distributed in Ireland. The FSAI has notified the European Commission of this recall through its Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) to ensure that all affected countries are notified. The recall is associated with a contaminated raw ingredient that was also implicated in Nestlé's recent recall of some batches of infant and follow-on formula. An ingredient, ARA oil, manufactured in China, was contaminated with cereulide and added to the base powder used to make infant and follow-on formula. The FSAI and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which regulate the Danone manufacturing facilities in Ireland, continue to engage with Danone to ensure that all food safety measures are in place to protect consumers. The contamination has been traced to a single Chinese supplier of ARA (arachidonic acid) oil, a critical ingredient in premium infant formulas. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-03-2026
