Nestlé® has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA® infant formula and follow-on formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.
The affected formula are:
- SMA® Advanced First Infant Milk (800g tin)
- SMA® Advanced Follow-On Milk (800g tin)
- SMA® Anti Reflux (800g tin)
- SMA® Alfamino® (400g tin)
- SMA® First Infant Milk (400g, 800g and 1.2kg tins, 70ml bottles and 200ml cartons)
- SMA® Little Steps® First Infant Milk (800g tin)
- SMA® Comfort (800g tin)
- SMA® Lactose Free (400g tin)
For further information regarding the affected batch codes, refer to the Food Standards Agency alert.
Customer recall notices have been published to display in retail outlets that supply the standard infant formula. The notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought/been prescribed the products. Further information can be viewed on the Customer Recall Notice: SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula.
ScriptSwitch® messages have been enabled to alert primary care prescribers for SMA® Alfamino® (amino acid, AA, formula) which is prescribable on FP10 prescription for the management of severe CMPA. Suitable alternative AA feeds that can be prescribed are:
The UK Health Security Agency has cascaded further guidance (download below) regarding the possible clinical presentation, management of cases and subsequent recommendations.
Contact NCL Medicines Optimisation Team with any further queries regarding this alert via email: Nclicb.medicinesqueries@nhs.net.
