Saudi Arabia and Kuwait urgently recall infant formula products: What every consumer should know | World News –

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait announced the withdrawal of infant formula manufactured by Nutricia-Danone under the brands Aptamil and Bebelac. The recall was initiated after a voluntary notification from the company due to possible contamination with Cereulide, a substance produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria that poses a health risk to infants. According to the Food and Drug Administration, exposure to Cerulide may cause symptoms within 30 minutes to six hours after ingestion, including nausea, recurrent vomiting, and abdominal pain. However, symptoms are usually short-lived and last up to 24 hours.

Below is a list of information related to the recalled batches, according to Khaleej Times:23-Jan-27

This step is a precautionary recall and follows a comprehensive assessment of potential risks. The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait said that its decision was based on follow-up reports through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).The authorities explained that no diseases associated with the recalled products have been reported in the Kingdom so far. However, consumers are strongly advised to check the batch number printed on their product packaging and dispose of recalled products immediately.