The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the precautionary recall of Aptamil 1 from Birth First Infant Milk and Follow-On Milk Formula by Danone Nutricia over potential contamination with cereulide.
NAFDAC explained that cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which is known to cause foodborne illness, including symptoms such as nausea and severe vomiting.
The regulatory body warned that exposure to toxins in infant and follow-on formulas may result in adverse health effects, including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal disturbances, growth and developmental concerns, as well as other toxicological effects, especially in infants and young children.
The details of the batches of the products recalled are as follows:
Product Name: Aptamil 1 From Birth First infant milk.
Pack size: 800g.
Product Manufacturer: Danone Nutricia Ltd, Ireland.
Expiry Date: 31-10-2026.
Product Image:
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk
Other products recalled are:
Pack size – 800g.
Best Before – All dates from 9 July 2026 to 4 December 2026.
Pack size – 700g.
Best Before – All dates from 22 August 2026 to 26 November 2026.
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
700g – All dates from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack
1.2kg – All dates from 11 July 2026 to 20 February 2027.
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry
800g – All dates from 31 July 2026 to 23 February 2027.
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
600g – All dates from 12 August 2026 to 16 January 2027.
Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux
800g – All dates from 7 June 2026 to 18 February 2027.
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack
1.2kg – All dates from 14 August 2026 to 25 December 2026.
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Hungry
800g – All dates from 4 July 2026 to 24 February 2027.
Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pre-Measured Tabs
All dates up to and including 17 January 2027.
Aptamil 2 Follow-On Milk
800g – All dates from 18 June 2026 to 4 January 2027.
Aptamil 2 Follow-On Milk
700g – All dates from 5 August 2026 to 20 February 2027.
Aptamil 2 Follow-On Milk Big Pack
1.2kg – All dates from 23 July 2026 to 13 January 2027.
Aptamil 2 Follow-On Milk Pre-Measured Tabs
All dates up to and including 17 January 2027.
Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
800g – All dates from 11 June 2026 to 25 January 2027.
NAFDAC disclosed that the batches were manufactured in Ireland and Hungary, and distributed across the EU, the UK, and third countries.
“However, this recall does not impact the Aptamil Infant Formulae produced specifically for Nigeria, which complies with Codex standards and is safe for consumption. It is important to note the following: Aptamil infant formula and follow-on/growing-up milks are duly registered for the Nigerian market. Any product without the underlisted product information and registration number is considered illegal within the Nigerian market,” the agency clarified.
Product Name
Aptamil Nutribiotik 1 (Aptamil first infant milk) 800g, 400g.
NAFDAC Registration Number
D1-7392.
Product Name
Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (Aptamil follow on milk 2) 800g, 400g.
NAFDAC Registration Number
D1-7396.
Product Name
AptaJunior Nutribiotik 3 (Aptamil growing up milk 3) 800g, 400g.
NAFDAC Registration Number
D1-7397.
NAFDAC affirmed that the company notified the agency that it proactively blocked the affected products in its Nigerian warehouse as a precaution and commenced laboratory analysis, adding that it will keep the public updated as developments unfold.
It advised the public to remain vigilant, obtain infant formula and follow-on formula products only from reliable and authorised sources, and verify product registration details before purchase.
NAFDAC directed its Zonal Directors and State Coordinators to conduct surveillance to identify products from the recalled batches as well as any illegally sold Aptamil infant formula and follow-on products in the Nigerian market.
Consumers are also encouraged to report suspected availability of unregistered or illegally imported Aptamil infant formula to the nearest NAFDAC office.
They are further advised to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of the implicated product to the nearest NAFDAC office, through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng, via the Med-safety application available for download on Android and IOS stores, or by e-mail at pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.
