What the product looks like
A tin of Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (400 g).
Product information
Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0 – 12 months) with the below date marking and batch numbers are affected by this recall:
- Use by 17.04.2027, Batch number 51070017Y2
- Use by 18.04.2027, Batch number 51080017Y1
- Use by 28.05.2027, Batch number 51480017Y3
- Use by 29.05.2027, Batch number 51490017Y1
- Use by 22.07.2027, Batch number 52030017Y1.
The product is sold in a 400 g tin.
The product was imported. It was manufactured in Switzerland.
This is a specialist infant formula.
This recall does not affect any other Nestlé brand products in New Zealand.
Where the product was sold
The affected imported products are not available in supermarkets. They are mainly prescribed and available through hospitals, pharmacies, and GPs.
A small amount may have been bought over the counter at pharmacies or online.
The product has not been re-exported.
What to do if you bought the product
Customers are asked to check the batch and date mark on the bottom of the tin.
If you have the affected Alfamino formula at home, do not feed it to your baby, if at all possible. Return it to the place of purchase.
For parents and guardians with affected batches and no alternative infant formula in the short term, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116, which can help.
Pharmac funds a number of alternative products. Contact your healthcare professional for advice on an alternative if you have been prescribed one of the batches listed.
There have been no reports of associated illness but if your child has consumed this product and you have any concerns about their health, seek medical advice.
Cereulide toxin is extremely heat resistant – preparing formula with hot water would not eliminate it.
Symptoms include severe or persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, or unusual lethargy, which would typically appear between 30 minutes and 6 hours after exposure.
If you have any concerns about your child's health, contact your healthcare provider, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.
This recall follows a larger international recall by Nestlé after cereulide, produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus, was found in an ingredient used in a range of products available overseas.
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Nestlé New Zealand Limited:
- Phone: 0800 864 685
- Contact form – Nestlé New Zealand
