Nestlé Recalls Infant Formulas Due to Possible Bacillus cereus Contamination

Nestlé has announced a voluntary recall of numerous batches of infant formulas and dietary products for infants, prompted by the potential presence of Bacillus cereus bacteria and its toxin cereulide in some ingredients. This preventive action is in response to warnings issued by the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) and is part of an expanded alert that began in December 2025, continuing into January 2026.

The updated list of recalled products includes 36 batches fr om brands such as Alfamino, NAN AR, NAN Total Confort, NAN Optipro, NAN SupremePro, Nativa, and Nidina, available in various can and sachet presentations. These batches have been communicated to regional authorities through the Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) to ensure their removal from sales channels.

Bacillus cereus can produce the cereulide toxin, which causes gastrointestinal symptoms like severe vomiting and diarrhea, particularly concerning for infants with more vulnerable immune systems. Although the presence of this bacterium does not necessarily mean all batches are contaminated, Nestlé has opted for a broad recall as a precautionary measure to protect infant consumers' health.

To assist consumers in identifying affected products, Nestlé has provided a batch finder on their official website. The company emphasizes that products not included in the alert are safe for consumption, but advises those with products in the specified batches to avoid use and either discard them or return them to the point of purchase.

This extensive recall underscores the importance of quality controls in infant food within the global dairy industry. For producers, processors, and analysts, Nestlé's response highlights how food safety and crisis management are crucial in sensitive products, wh ere any contamination risk can trigger significant preventive recalls and international health alerts.