UAE recalls additional batches of Nestle infant formula
UAE's Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) on Thursday issued a recall of additional batches of Nestlé infant formula. They announced that they have expanded the scope of the voluntary and precautionary recall to include the product S26 AR, which is intended for use exclusively under medical supervision.To protect public health and consumer safety, the establishment confirmed that the affected batches are 5185080661, 5271080661, and 5125080661.The recall was initiated after traces of the bacterium Bacillus cereus were detected in a production input. This bacterium has the potential to produce cereulide toxin, which may cause foodborne illness and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.In coordination with Nestlé, the EDE said it has secured all affected batches present in distributor warehouses. Efforts are underway to withdraw any remaining products from the market, in line with national regulatory protocols and in partnership with relevant authorities to ensure the comprehensive removal of the impacted batches from all retail channels, including e-commerce platforms.The EDE also clarified that Nestlé MENA has published a detailed statement regarding the precautionary recall as promised. Additionally, Nestlé has implemented user-friendly digital tools to help consumers in the UAE easily verify product batches and initiate refund or replacement requests.UAE recalls some Nestle products: How to identify if your infant formula is impacted4 GCC countries recall batches of Nestle's infant formula
UAE's Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) on Thursday issued a recall of additional batches of Nestlé infant formula. They announced that they have expanded the scope of the voluntary and precautionary recall to include the product S26 AR, which is intended for use exclusively under medical supervision.
To protect public health and consumer safety, the establishment confirmed that the affected batches are 5185080661, 5271080661, and 5125080661.
The recall was initiated after traces of the bacterium Bacillus cereus were detected in a production input. This bacterium has the potential to produce cereulide toxin, which may cause foodborne illness and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
In coordination with Nestlé, the EDE said it has secured all affected batches present in distributor warehouses. Efforts are underway to withdraw any remaining products from the market, in line with national regulatory protocols and in partnership with relevant authorities to ensure the comprehensive removal of the impacted batches from all retail channels, including e-commerce platforms.
The EDE also clarified that Nestlé MENA has published a detailed statement regarding the precautionary recall as promised. Additionally, Nestlé has implemented user-friendly digital tools to help consumers in the UAE easily verify product batches and initiate refund or replacement requests.
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