January 16, 2026
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) has advised consumers to stop using five Nestlé NAN infant and follow-on formula products recalled in a neighbouring country due to the potential presence of cereulide toxin.
In a statement issued Thursday, BDA said it had proactively engaged with the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) and consulted official local importers, confirming that the affected products are not commercially imported into Brunei Darussalam.
However, BDFA cautioned that members of the public who may have brought the products into the country for personal use or purchased them through online platforms should immediately cease use. Those who have consumed the products and are feeling unwell are urged to seek prompt medical attention.
The recall involves five batches of Nestlé NAN SupremePro infant formula manufactured in Switzerland, namely:
NAN HA 3 SupremePro (800g), batch 53030017C1, expiry October 31, 2027; NAN HA 2 SupremePro (800g), batch 51420017C4, expiry May 31, 2027; NAN HA 1 SupremePro (800g), batch 51460017C2, expiry May 31, 2027; NAN HA 1 SupremePro (800g), batch 51470017C1, expiry May 31, 2027;and NAN HA 3 SupremePro (32g), batch 53030017B1, expiry October 31, 2026.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea.
Symptoms typically appear within 30 minutes to six hours after consumption and usually resolve within a day.
Infants and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.
3DFA also reminded the public that under Section 9(1)(i) of the Public Health (Food) Act (Chapter 182), any person who prepares, sells, or imports food that may be harmful to health faces penalties including imprisonment of up to five years, a fine, or both.
BDFA said it will continue monitoring developments and urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing food products, particularly through online platforms.