Singapore Recalls Infant Milk Products Due to Toxin Contamination

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has initiated a recall of two infant milk products, Nestle's NAN HA2 and Nature One Dairy's Premium Toddler Milk Formula Stage 3, due to the presence of cereulide toxin. This toxin, produced by certain strains of the Bacillus cereus bacterium, can result in symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The products in question were manufactured in Switzerland and Australia, respectively.

The recall follows extended testing procedures initiated in January, which now include products for children above one year old. The SFA's surveillance identified the toxin, leading to the precautionary measure. The affected batches of Nestle and Nature One Dairy products represent about five percent of Singapore's imported baby formula supply.

Details of the affected batches are as follows: Nestle's NAN HA2, batch number 52750017C, with an expiry date of October 31, 2027, and Nature One Dairy's, batch number 326251110, with expiry dates of November 10 and 11, 2027. The Singapore Food Agency assures the public that these batches are a negligible portion of the market supply, with alternatives readily available.

The Communicable Diseases Agency, in collaboration with the SFA, is monitoring for any cases of cereulide poisoning. Since January 30, there have been no new cases, and previous cases have recovered fully. There are currently no international standards for acceptable toxin levels in infant formulas.

Consumers are advised against using the affected products and should seek medical advice if their children show symptoms after consuming these formulas. This recall follows previous recalls of other Nestle and Dumex products earlier this year.