The recall is a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of cereulide in one of the ingredients of a supplier Cereulide is a toxin produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus.
Investigations by AGES and the competent food authorities have shown that affected products were also on the market in Austria. However, the concentrations of cereulide detected were so low that there is no health risk.
The affected products were already withdrawn from the market over the Christmas holidays and are no longer available on the market. A list of the affected products can be found on the company's website.
Is there a risk for babies?
The detected concentrations of cereulide are so low that there is no health risk. However, even the lowest concentrations of this substance have no place in infant formula, hence the recall.
So far, no illnesses or symptoms have been confirmed internationally in connection with the consumption of the affected products.
I have this product at home, what should I do now?
If you have purchased one or more of the above products with the corresponding batch numbers/best before dates, do not feed them to your infants. You can return the products where they were purchased. The purchase price will be refunded even without presenting the receipt.
My baby has diarrhoea/vomiting. What should I do?
If your baby is vomiting or has diarrhoea, it is essential that you consult a paediatrician or an emergency room. These symptoms can very quickly lead to complications, especially in babies. It does not matter what caused the diarrhoea or vomiting.