Another withdrawal notice has been issued in the UK for some baby formula products over potential contamination, with food safety experts asking parents to check batches they have at home.
Food manufacturer Danone has recalled 14 more batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate first infant and follow-on milks because a toxin called cereulide may be present in some batches of the products.
The toxin can cause vomiting and stomach cramps, and 36 children in the UK are already suspected to have been affected by food poisoning.
The Food Standards Agency says parents should check the batches listed on their website and stop using them.
Several manufacturers, including Nestle, have issued recalls in more than 60 countries since December of infant formula that could be contaminated.
Danone and Nestle have given assurance to the FSA that recalled batches were produced some time ago and are unlikely still to be on UK shop shelves. However, they, may be in cupboards at home, which is why parents and caregivers are being asked to check their supplies.
Cereulide is a toxin which is unlikely to be destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk. If it’s consumed it can lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
The FSA has already said the toxin was linked to an ingredient called arachidonic acid (ARA) oil in infant formula, which gives it some of the growth properties of breast milk.
A third-party supplier is the source of the contamination, the FSA said last week, which the companies are now no longer using.
Source :BBC, MukTv
