NAFDAC Alert Public On Nestle Infant formula

Press Release

DICTA TD

13/01/26

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on the general public to be vigilant and report
Adverse events or side effects related to the consumption of a sma infant formula across the Country

Ths public alert is coming amidst concerns arising from the voluntary global recall in over 50 countries by Nestlé UK of specific batches of its SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin, in the batches concerned.

The Agency in a media statement signed by the director general Professor Mojisola Adeyeye reassured the public, healthcare professionals, and relevant stakeholders particularly parents, and caregivers, that all Nestlé Infant Formulae currently approved for marketing in Nigeria are safe for consumption and are not part of the recalled batch.

The recall batches in the affected countries was due to the potential presence of cereulide in the UK batches, a toxin, which can trigger nausea and vomiting when consumed.
Cereulide is an extremely heat-resistant toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus.

According to the regulatory Agency ,The SMA range sold in Nigeria are manufactured at Nestlé Tuas Factory, Singapore, and duly registered with NAFDAC are as follows:

SMA GOLD 1 NAFDAC Reg. No.: B1-2783
SMA GOLD 2 NAFDAC Reg. No.: B1-2780
SMA GOLD 3 NAFDAC Reg. No.: B1-2781.

NAFDAC reiterated that the SMA and NAN range of infant formulae produced for the Nigerian market are not part of the affected batches involved in the voluntary and precautionary recall in other countries.

This alert has been issued as a precautionary measure in the interest of public health, consistent with NAFDACs statutory responsibility to keep Nigerians duly informed of emerging global food safety concerns, even in circumstances where the likelihood of local exposure remains minimal.