Riyadh: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against using certain infant formula products manufactured by Nestl©, following a voluntary recall initiated by the company over potential contamination risks.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the SFDA said its warning covers the NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA baby formula brands after Nestl© reported the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which may pose health risks to infants.
The SFDA affirmed that the measure is part of a precautionary voluntary recall carried out after assessing potential risks, as exposure to such a toxin may cause symptoms such as nausea, repeated vomiting, and abdominal pain.
The SFDA stated that it has reported no related illness cases to date.
The SFDA advised consumers not to use the recalled products and to dispose of them immediately, noting that it has taken the necessary measures in coordination with Nestl© to withdraw the products from the market and is directly monitoring the implementation of the recall.
Details of the affected products and batch numbers were published in an accompanying table.