Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch
This official UK FSA notice, published 23 January 2026, concerns Aptamil First Infant Formula. If the product details below match your product, follow the official consumer advice and source link.
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If you have bought any of the above product do not feed it to babies. Instead, return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt. For further information, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at https://www.aptaclub.co.uk Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula. If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS 111).
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United Kingdom
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- Batch details: 31-10-2026
- Best before: 31 October 2026
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Official record details
- Issuing agency
- UK FSA
- Published by the source
- 23 January 2026
- Brand or business
- Danone
- Affected area
- United Kingdom
- Notice status
- Published
- Classification
- Product Recall Information Notice
- Official notice reference
- FSA-PRIN-03-2026
- RecallBite last source check
- 30 Oct 2026, 18:06 UTC
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Affected products and matching details
Product 1
Aptamil First Infant Formula
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- Brand
- Danone
- Pack size
- 800g
- Batch details
- 31-10-2026
- Best before
- 31 October 2026
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- Official product wording
- Aptamil First Infant Formula | 800g | 31-10-2026 | 31 October 2026
Official-source summary
What happened?
Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. The product listed below is on sale in the UK.
Reason given
The presence of cereulide (toxin) makes this product unsafe to consume. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Action reported
Danone is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
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What product is affected by this notice?
Aptamil First Infant Formula
Why was this product recalled or flagged?
The presence of cereulide (toxin) makes this product unsafe to consume. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk according to NHS guidelines. If consumed it can lead to rapid onset of symptoms. Symptoms caused by this toxin include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
What should I do if my product matches?
If you have bought any of the above product do not feed it to babies. Instead, return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt. For further information, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at https://www.aptaclub.co.uk Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it. If the infant formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula. If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS 111).
Where can I verify this information?
Use the linked UK FSA notice. The government source remains authoritative and may be updated after RecallBite's last check.