Singapore (VNA) – The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recalled two infant formula products after detecting the toxin cereulide.
In a joint statement released on January 17, the SFA and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said the recalled products may have used the same raw ingredient source as five batches of Nestlé infant and toddler formula that had earlier been ordered off retail shelves.
The affected products are Nestlé NAN HA 1 SupremePro 800g (batch number 52340017C3, manufactured in Switzerland) and Dumex Dulac 1 800g (batch number 101570778C, manufactured in Thailand).
The authorities reported one case of illness potentially linked to cereulide exposure after consumption of the recalled products. The infant experienced mild symptoms and has since recovered.
The SFA and CDA said they are working closely with medical practitioners to monitor for suspected cases of cereulide poisoning in children.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. It can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, typically appearing within 30 minutes to six hours after consuming contaminated food and usually resolving within 24 hours. However, vulnerable groups such as infants and immunocompromised individuals face a higher risk of complications, including organ damage and, in severe cases, life-threatening outcomes./.
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