Kendamil Infant Formula Recalled Due to Cereulide Toxin Contamination

What Happened

Kendal Nutricare Canada Ltd. is recalling specific batches of Kendamil brand Infant Formula with whole milk from the marketplace due to the presence of cereulide toxin. Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. This toxin is highly heat stable, meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking or the heat used when preparing infant formula for consumption.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects the following product sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale locations in Canada:

• Brand: Kendamil
• Product: Infant formula with whole milk - Milk based powder with iron
• Size: 1049 g
• UPC: 8 50045 23826 1
• Affected Codes:
  • MANF: 2025 MA 01; BEST BEFORE: 2027 MA 01; Lot: L 897274 M 121
  • MANF: 2025 MA 01; BEST BEFORE: 2027 MA 01; Lot: L 888632 M 121

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately check their pantries for the affected product codes. Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled formula. Affected products should be thrown out or returned to the Costco location where they were purchased. If you believe someone became sick from consuming this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately. Symptoms of cereulide toxin ingestion typically begin rapidly and include nausea and vomiting.

Why This Matters

While there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product to date, the recall is significant because cereulide toxins are resistant to heat and pose a food safety risk to infants. This recall was triggered by a similar recall action in another country.

Source

Health Canada