The National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) reported that Nestlé Argentina S.A. has initiated a voluntary and preventive recall of various batches of infant formulas.
This decision was made due to the possible presence of the Cereulide toxin, produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus, in one of the raw materials used. As these products are intended for infants, the risk of dehydration and complications is greater, which motivates the total preventive recall of the suspect batches.
The microorganism can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
Affected Products
The batches involved correspond to the following presentations:
- Nestlé NAN Optipro 1 with HMO (400 g): Batches 517628872A (exp. 30/06/2027) and 524728872A (exp. 31/03/2027).
- Nestlé NAN Optipro 1 with HMO (800 g): Batches 517628872A, 522828872A, 524128872A, 528928872A, 528928872B, 529028872A, 533228872B, and 533328872A (expirations between December 2026 and May 2027).
- Nestlé Alfamino (400 g - Imported from Switzerland): Batch 51690017Y1 (exp. 31/12/2026) and 524128872A (exp. 31/03/2027).
Recommendations to the Public n ANMAT requested that those who have these products refrain from consuming them.
It also urged retailers and distributors, both physical and online, to immediately remove them from commercialization and contact their suppliers.
For inquiries, consumers can contact the company at 0800-999-8100 (option 3) or by email at Servicios.alconsumidor@ar.nestle.com.
What is the Cereulide toxin and what risks does it represent?
Cereulide is a toxin produced by the Bacillus cereus bacterium, which is resistant to heat and adverse environmental conditions.
Its ingestion can cause two different syndromes: the emetic (vomiting and nausea shortly after consumption) and the diarrheal (abdominal pain and fever a few hours later).
