Swiss food giant Nestlé announced on Monday that it is recalling certain batches of infant formula in several European countries, including France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure.
In a statement on its website, the company said it had identified a “quality issue” involving an ingredient supplied by one of its major vendors.
“Nestlé has undertaken testing of all arachidonic acid oil and corresponding oil blends used in the production of potentially affected infant nutrition products,” the group said, adding that no illnesses linked to the products have been reported so far.
The company said it is working closely with health authorities in the affected countries “to ensure the necessary steps are taken.”
“Nestlé assures parents and caregivers that it is implementing appropriate actions, including product recalls where necessary,” the statement said.
Nestlé France confirmed it is carrying out a “preventive and voluntary recall” of specific batches of its Guigoz and Nidal infant formulas after further investigations revealed the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause digestive symptoms.
Images of the affected batch numbers have been published on Nestlé’s country-specific websites. The products are marketed under different brand names across Europe, including Beba and Alfamino in Germany.
Nestlé has also provided guidance on returning the recalled products and obtaining refunds, along with a customer service hotline to address consumer concerns.
AFP
