A further batch of SMA infant formula has been recalled due to the possible presence of the cereulide toxin, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has said.

This recall is in addition to eight batches of baby formula flagged as unsafe by the FSAI on Monday.

The batch in question being recalled is 51700017Y1 of SMA Nutrition Alfamino infant formula, 400g pack.

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This batch also bares the wrong expiry date, the FSAI warned, with the correct expiry date being May 2027.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

The cereulide toxin is produced by the bacteria bacillus cereus. It may be pre-formed in a food and is extremely heat resistant.

The FSAI has warned that the consumption of foods containing the toxin can lead to nausea and severe vomiting, with symptoms generally appearing within five hours of consumption.

The duration of illness is usually six to 24 hours. The body advised that the implicated batches should not be fed to infants or young children.

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Parents, guardians and caregivers are advised not to feed the implicated batches to infants or young children.

Nestlé

Addressing the latest recall, a spokesperson for Nestlé said that this latest batch was supplied to a Northern Ireland customer, with the product also available in Ireland.

“We would like to reassure our customers and consumers that no new batches have been added to those recalled.

"We are aware that certain batches supplied to a Northern Ireland customer are available in Ireland. This batch was never supplied directly in Ireland by Nestlé to any Ireland based customers.

"The list of recalled batch numbers has been updated on the FSAI website, and we encourage all healthcare professionals and consumers to check the batch code and best before date on the packaging.

"For consumers, if you have an affected Alfamino product please do not feed this product to your baby. If you have been prescribed one of these batches listed please dispose of this product and speak to your healthcare professional for advice on an alternative. Anyone concerned about their baby’s health should contact a healthcare professional," the spokesperson added.

Nestlé is advising its customers that have purchased any of these batches to contact them via its online form, sharing a photo of the product and the batch code at www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or by calling its careline on 1800 931 832.

Batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side/top of the container for ready-to-feed formula.