Danone Recalls Aptamil and Cow & Gate Infant Milk Products Over Toxin Concerns

What Happened

Danone has issued a recall for several varieties of Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk products. The recall was initiated because of the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause food poisoning. This recall specifically affects products distributed in Northern Ireland.

Which Products Are Affected

The following products manufactured by Danone are included in this recall:

• Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk
• Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack
• Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Hungry
• Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pre-measured Tabs
• Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk
• Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Big Pack
• Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pre-measured Tabs
• Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk
• Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack
• Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry
• Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux

These products were identified in a Food Standards Agency (FSA) alert issued on February 6, 2026.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased any of the affected infant milk products should stop using them immediately. Do not feed the recalled formula to infants. While specific return instructions were not detailed in the initial alert, consumers typically are advised to return recalled food items to the place of purchase.

Why This Matters

The presence of cereulide toxins in infant formula is a serious safety concern as it can lead to illness. Given that these products are the primary source of nutrition for infants, the potential for health impact is significant.

Source

Food Standards Agency (FSA)