TL:DR – Additional baby formula batches recalled due to potential harmful toxins
- Danone has urgently recalled multiple batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate baby formulas due to suspected toxin contamination.
- Symptoms of cereulide toxin poisoning, including vomiting and stomach cramps, have been reported in children.
- Affected products include varying sizes of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant milks with specific expiry dates.
- 36 clinical reports have linked these foods to health issues across the UK.
- Concerned parents are advised to consult healthcare professionals.
More batches of baby formula recalled over fears they contain harmful toxins
Danone has recalled several batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate because of the suspected presence of toxins
More batches of baby formula in the UK have been urgently recalled over fears they have poisoned children.
Danone has recalled several batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate because of the suspected presence of toxins.
Various batches of Nestle’s SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula products have also been taken off the shelves following previous recalls.
It comes after dozens of children developed symptoms consistent with cereulide toxin poisoning, the UK Health Security Agency has said.
The toxin can cause food poisoning symptoms including vomiting and stomach cramps, the Food Standards Agency said.
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Which baby formula products have been recalled in the UK?
The specific products recalled include:
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk – 800g – All dates from 9 July 2026 to 4 December 2026
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk – 700g – All dates from 22 August 2026 to 26 November 2026
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk – 700g – All dates from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack – 1.2kg – All dates from 11 July 2026 to 20 February 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry – 800g – All dates from 31 July 2026 to 23 February 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk – 600g – All dates from 12 August 2026 to 16 January 2027
Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux – 800g – All dates from 7 June 2026 to 18 February 2027
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack – 1.2kg – All dates from 14 August 2026 to 25 December 2026
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Hungry – 800g – All dates from 4 July 2026 to 24 February 2027
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pre-measured Tabs – All dates up to and including 17 January 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk – 800g – All dates from 18 June 2026 to 4 January 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk – 700g – All dates from 5 August 2026 to 20 February 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Big Pack – 1.2kg – All dates from 23 July 2026 to 13 January 2027
Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pre-measured Tabs – All dates up to and including 17 January 2027
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk – 800g – All dates from 11 June 2026 to 25 January 2027
36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms
According to the UKHSA, there have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms linked to the move.
They include 24 notifications in England, seven in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland, and one in the Crown Dependencies.
Speaking about the Aptamil recall, FSA head of incidents Darren Whitby said: ‘If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals by contacting your GP or by calling NHS111.
‘Danone has recalled this product because cereulide, a toxin produced by a pathogen, Bacillus cereus, has been found in the batch.
‘Only one batch of the Aptamil First Instant Formula has been distributed to the UK. However, there are additional batches in other countries that are also affected.’