Kuwait city: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) announced on Sunday that certain baby formula products were recalled as a precautionary measure.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the authority clarified that the products, manufactured in France by Lactalis Nutrition Sante under the brand name ENFASTAR, were subject to a voluntary precautionary recall by the company. The recall was initiated due to the possible presence of the substance cereulide, but the products have not been imported into Kuwait and have not been detected in local markets to date.
PAFN said it received a notification through the rapid alert system for food and the international food safety authorities network, indicating the issue with Lactalis. They urged consumers to verify product batch numbers and, if they match those included in the recall, to immediately stop using the product and follow instructions issued through official PAFN channels.
The authority also noted receiving a notification regarding a voluntary precautionary recall by Danone of specific formula products manufactured in Ireland under the brand Aptamil Advance, also due to the presence of cereulide.
PAFN affirmed that it has taken all necessary precautionary measures in line with food safety regulations, including monitoring recall procedures in coordination with suppliers and distributors and immediately halting the circulation of affected batches to safeguard consumer health and safety.