Parents across Singapore are being urged to check their infant formula products after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced another recall involving two batches of milk powder that were found to contain a toxin that could cause gastrointestinal illness in young children.
The recall was issued jointly with the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), which said the affected formula products were discovered to contain cereulide toxin, a substance that may lead to nausea and vomiting when consumed.
Authorities confirmed that the toxin was detected in one batch of Nestle NAN HA2 Infant Formula and one batch of Nature One Dairy Premium Toddler Milk Formula Stage 3.
Consumers are advised not to feed the affected products to children and to seek medical advice if their child becomes unwell after consuming them.
Affected Formula Milk Batches Identified
According to SFA, the first product affected by the recall is the 800g tin of Nestle NAN HA2 infant formula. The specific batch number is 52750017C1, and the product was manufactured in Switzerland. The batch carries an expiry date of Oct 31, 2027.
The second affected product is Nature One Dairy Premium Toddler Milk Formula Stage 3, which comes in a 900g package and is intended for children aged one year and above. The recalled batch number is 326251110, with expiry dates listed as Nov 10 or Nov 11, 2027. This product was manufactured in Australia.
The discovery follows earlier recalls involving similar formula products. Since Jan 8, a total of 11 batches of infant formula from several brands have been withdrawn from the Singapore market after traces of cereulide toxin were detected during safety checks.
These recalls include formula products from major brands such as Nestle NAN, Nature One Dairy and Dumex Dulac.
Authorities Monitoring Potential Health Cases
Despite the recalls, health authorities said there have been no new reported cases of illness linked to the contaminated formula since the last update at the end of January.
Previously, three children were reported to have experienced mild symptoms believed to be associated with cereulide exposure after consuming the affected products. All three cases recovered without complications.
Health officials noted that there are currently no definitive laboratory tests available to confirm cereulide poisoning in clinical settings. Because of this, doctors rely largely on symptom monitoring and exposure history when assessing possible cases.
The Communicable Diseases Agency said it is continuing to work closely with SFA and medical professionals across Singapore to monitor for potential cases, particularly among infants and toddlers.
Infant Formula Supply In Singapore Remains Stable
Authorities stressed that the affected formula batches represent only a small portion of Singapore’s infant milk supply. Officials estimated that the implicated products account for roughly five per cent of imported infant formula in the country.
For toddler milk formulas intended for children older than one year, the affected products represent an even smaller share of the market. Officials said parents can easily find alternative brands and products that remain safe for consumption.
Consumers who purchased the recalled batches are advised to stop using them immediately and contact the retailer where the products were purchased for assistance or further enquiries.
Parents are also encouraged to consult a doctor promptly if their child shows symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, or stomach discomfort after consuming the formula.
Authorities said food safety surveillance efforts will continue as part of Singapore’s ongoing commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring that food products sold locally meet strict safety standards.