January 26, 2026
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A voluntary recall of additional affected brands and batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula has been announced by Nestlé Global as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of cereulide toxin, according to the Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA).
Cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacteria Bacillus cereus that causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea.
Symptoms develop within 30 minutes to six hours after consumption and usually resolve within a day; vulnerable groups such as infants and persons with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of developing complications. Those who have consumed the product and are unwell should seek prompt medical attention.
The details of the affected brands or batches of recalled product include SMA Advanced First Infant Milk (800g) batch-51450742F1, 52319722BA, 52819722AA – expiring May 2027, SMA Advanced Follow-on Milk (800g) with batch 52879722AA – expiring April 2027, batch 51240742F2 – expiring May 2027 and batch 51890742F2 expiring August 2027, SMA Anti Reflux (800g) batch 52099722BA – expiring April 2027 and batch 51570742F3, 52099722BB, 52739722BA – expiring June 2027.
Also affected are SMA ALFAMINO (400g) batch 51210017Y1 – expiring January 2027, batch 51220017Y1 – February 2027, batch 51200017Y3 – April 2027, batches 51250001Y1, 51390017Y1, 51420017Y2, 51430017Y1, 51460017Y1 – expiring May 2027, batch 51690017Y2, 51690017Y3, 51700017Y1, 51710017Y1, 51740017Y1 – June 2027, batch 52760017Y5, 52790017Y1, 52860017Y1 – expiring October 2027 and batch 53100017Y3, 53110017Y1, 53140017Y1, 53140017Y2 and 53150017Y1 – expiring November 2027, SMA First Infant Milk (800g) batch 51170346AA, 51170346AB – expiring April 2027, batch 51340346AB – expiring May 2027, batch 51580346AA, 51590346AA, 51590346AB – expiring June 2027, batch 52760346AB, 52760346AD, 52780346AA and 52750346AE – expiring October 2027.
SMA First Infant Milk (400g) batch 51350346AA – expiring May 2027, batch 52750346AD – expiring October 2027, SMA First Infant Milk (1.2kg) batch 51340346BE – expiring November 2026, batch 52740346BA and 52750346BA – expiring April 2027, SMA LITTLE STEPSS First Infant Milk (800g) batch 51220346AD – expiring May 2027, batch 51540346AC – expiring June 2027, batch 52740346AD – expiring October 2027, SMA Comfort (800g) batch 51240742F3, 51439722BA, 51479722BA, 51769722BA, 52049722AA – expiring May 2027 and batch 52620742F3 – expiring September 2027, SMA First Infant Milk (200ml) 52860295M, 52870295M, 52870295M, 53030295M and 53040295M – expiring October 2026, batch 53220295M, 53230295M, 53070295M and 53080295M – expiring November 2026.
SMA First Infant Milk (70ml) batch 53170742B1 – expiring November 2026, SMA Lactose Free (400g) batch 51150346AB, 51719722BA, 51759722BA, 51829722BA, 51979722BA, 52109722BA and 53459722BA – expiring April 2027, batch 51500346AB – expiring May 2027 and 53299722BA – expiring August 2027 as well as SMA GOLD PREM 2 (800g) batch 53090742F2 – expiring November 2027.
Additionally, according to information received from a neighbouring country, two additional infant formula products have also been recalled as a precautionary measure due to the detection of cereulide toxin. The details of the affected brands or batches of recalled products are NAN HA 1 SupremePro (800g) batch 52340017C3 – expiring August 31, 2027 and Dumex Dulac 1 (800g) batch 101570778C expiring September 3, 2027.
The BDFA confirmed that all the affected brands or batches are not imported commercially into this country.
However, those who have purchased the product overseas and brought it into the country for personal use or purchased the product through an online platform are advised to stop using the product immediately. – JAMES KON