Infant formula recalled because of cereulide contamination

Food Safety News reported the development on 2026-05-28. The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months because of the presence of cereulide. The product is sold only in the United States. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the.

The report places the news in a wider commercial context. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs through the consumption of food contaminated with the toxin and preparing formula with hot water does not eliminate it.

For the food sector, the practical implications extend beyond the immediate announcement. Although no confirmed incidents of illness or harm have been reported, affected batches must not be used. There is concern that consumers may have the product in their homes because of its long shelf life. The recalled product can be identified by the following information on 31.7-ounce cans:.

Attention now turns to how companies, customers and regulators respond. Batch number 2210269454 with expiration date of 7/15/2026. Batch number 2210324609 with expiration date of 1/21/2027.