Kendamil Infant Formula Recalled Due to Cereulide Toxin Contamination
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Kendal Nutricare Canada Ltd. has recalled specific batches of Kendamil Infant Formula sold at Costco due to the presence of cereulide toxin, which can cause rapid gastrointestinal illness.
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This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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