SFDA Issues Warning Against Specific Nutricia-Danone Infant Formula Products

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning regarding several infant formula products produced by Nutricia-Danone, specifically under the Aptamil and Bebelac brands. The warning comes following a voluntary notification from the company and a precautionary recall of specific batches due to potential contamination with Cereulide, a substance produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria, which may pose a risk to infant health.

The SFDA stated that this action is part of a voluntary precautionary recall and follows a thorough assessment of potential risks. It explained that exposure to Cereulide may lead to symptoms within 30 minutes to six hours of consumption, including nausea, frequent vomiting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms are typically short-term and generally last up to 24 hours.

The SFDA clarified that no illnesses related to these products have been reported in the Kingdom to date.

Consumers are strongly advised not to use the recalled products and to dispose of them immediately. The Authority confirmed that it has taken the necessary measures in coordination with the company to withdraw the affected products from the market and is directly monitoring the implementation of the recall. Detailed information regarding the specific products and batch numbers is available in the attached table.

The SFDA reaffirmed its continued commitment to monitoring food safety and ensuring strict compliance with approved regulations. Citizens and residents are urged to report any food-related violations or concerns through the SFDA Unified Call Center (19999).