Kuwait recalls batch of Danone infant formula products over contamination concerns
Authorities in Kuwait have recalled a batch an infant formula product manufactured in Ireland due to the presence of a toxic chemical substance called cereulide, following a report they received from the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).A French company called Vitagermine has recently widened a recall of baby formula over concerns of contamination, affecting four manufacturers so far. Companies affected by the precautionary recalls of infant milk powder over worries it could be contaminated with the toxin cereulide include three of the world's largest dairy groups, Nestle, Danone and privately-owned Lactalis.Danone's Aptamil AdvanceThe Kuwaiti authorities received a notification, indicating that Danone has carried out a voluntary precautionary recall of a specific number of infant formula products manufactured in Ireland under the Aptamil Advance brand.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.They have informed consumers about the affected products so that they can check the batch/lot numbers and country of origin of the product. Check its specifications in the following photo:If the batch numbers match those included in the recall, consumers are advised to:Stop using the product immediately.Adhere to the instructions issued through the Authority’s official channels.Necessary precautionary measures are being taken in Kuwait to ensure public safety, including monitoring the recall process by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition's regulatory body, in coordination with suppliers and distributors and immediately suspending the circulation of products bearing the recalled batch/lot numbers.A notice shared by Kuwait's Public Authority for Food and Nutrition said: "This precautionary measure was taken to ensure the health and safety of consumers."Lactalis' EnfastarAnother notice was shared by Kuwaiti authorities regarding a recalled product manufactured by the French company Lactalis Nutrition Santé under the Enfastar brand, although they clarified that they did not enter the Gulf country and were not detected in the local market.The voluntary precautionary recall of a number of infant formula products of Lactalis' Enfastar was due to the potential presence of cereulide in one of the raw ingredients used in the manufacturing process.Despite saying that Kuwait is free from the recalled batch, consumers were urged to check the numbers on the products they're using. Take a look at the specifications of the affected products:In case of matching any of the following numbers, consumers are urged to stop using the baby formulas immediately."The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition continues to monitor developments in coordination with the relevant authorities and to take all necessary precautionary measures to ensure the safety of food products and to protect consumer health in the State of Kuwait."The recalls highlight how a single compromised ingredient can spread through the tightly regulated infant nutrition sector, triggering swift action from regulators and causing rapid market jitters.Earlier this month, Kuwait's food regulatory authority recalled certain batches of the infant formula product S26 AR Gold due to potential contamination as well.(With input from Reuters)UAE recalls additional batches of Nestle infant formulaKuwait orders recall of select S26 AR Gold infant formula batchesNestle CEO apologises over infant formula product recall
Authorities in Kuwait have recalled a batch an infant formula product manufactured in Ireland due to the presence of a toxic chemical substance called cereulide, following a report they received from the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).
A French company called Vitagermine has recently widened a recall of baby formula over concerns of contamination, affecting four manufacturers so far. Companies affected by the precautionary recalls of infant milk powder over worries it could be contaminated with the toxin cereulide include three of the world's largest dairy groups, Nestle, Danone and privately-owned Lactalis.
Danone's Aptamil Advance
The Kuwaiti authorities received a notification, indicating that Danone has carried out a voluntary precautionary recall of a specific number of infant formula products manufactured in Ireland under the Aptamil Advance brand.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
They have informed consumers about the affected products so that they can check the batch/lot numbers and country of origin of the product. Check its specifications in the following photo:
If the batch numbers match those included in the recall, consumers are advised to:
Stop using the product immediately.
Adhere to the instructions issued through the Authority’s official channels.
Necessary precautionary measures are being taken in Kuwait to ensure public safety, including monitoring the recall process by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition's regulatory body, in coordination with suppliers and distributors and immediately suspending the circulation of products bearing the recalled batch/lot numbers.
A notice shared by Kuwait's Public Authority for Food and Nutrition said: "This precautionary measure was taken to ensure the health and safety of consumers."
Lactalis' Enfastar
Another notice was shared by Kuwaiti authorities regarding a recalled product manufactured by the French company Lactalis Nutrition Santé under the Enfastar brand, although they clarified that they did not enter the Gulf country and were not detected in the local market.
The voluntary precautionary recall of a number of infant formula products of Lactalis' Enfastar was due to the potential presence of cereulide in one of the raw ingredients used in the manufacturing process.
Despite saying that Kuwait is free from the recalled batch, consumers were urged to check the numbers on the products they're using. Take a look at the specifications of the affected products:
In case of matching any of the following numbers, consumers are urged to stop using the baby formulas immediately.
"The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition continues to monitor developments in coordination with the relevant authorities and to take all necessary precautionary measures to ensure the safety of food products and to protect consumer health in the State of Kuwait."
The recalls highlight how a single compromised ingredient can spread through the tightly regulated infant nutrition sector, triggering swift action from regulators and causing rapid market jitters.
Earlier this month, Kuwait's food regulatory authority recalled certain batches of the infant formula product S26 AR Gold due to potential contamination as well.
(With input from Reuters)
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