NAN baby formula batch recalled in SA over toxin fears
The National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of a specific batch of Nestle NAN Special Pro HA infant formula sold across South Africa and exported to Namibia and Eswatini.
The affected product is the 800-gram tin intended for babies aged zero to twelve months, with batch number 51660742F3.
The recall follows concerns over the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by bacillus cereus, which poses a food safety risk.
Consumers are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Nestle has since said that no illnesses had been confirmed in connection with the recalled products.
“After a quality issue was detected in an ingredient from a leading supplier, testing of all arachidonic acid oil and corresponding oil mixes used in the production of its potentially impacted infant nutrition products,” a Nestle spokesperson said.
-Additional reporting by Reuters