Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has announced a recall of two additional infant and toddler formula milk products after tests detected the presence of cereulide toxin. The recall was issued on March 15 in a joint statement with the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).
The recall involves the following formula milk products:
The recall is currently ongoing, and consumers are advised not to feed these products to children.
This action follows earlier recalls in January when SFA ordered two infant formula products from Dumex to be removed from shelves amid a broader wave of formula recalls linked to cereulide contamination.
Authorities previously reported three cases in Singapore where children experienced mild symptoms potentially associated with cereulide exposure after consuming affected products. Health officials confirmed that all three children have since recovered, and no new cases have been reported since Jan 30.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The toxin is particularly concerning because it is highly stable and resistant to heat and alkaline conditions, making it extremely difficult to eliminate during food processing.
Possible symptoms of cereulide exposure include:
Currently, no definitive clinical laboratory tests are available to confirm cereulide poisoning, according to health authorities.
CDA said it is working closely with SFA to monitor potential cases of cereulide poisoning in children through surveillance with medical practitioners.
Consumers who purchased the affected batches are advised to:
Authorities also clarified that the affected batches represent about 5% of Singapore’s imported infant formula supply, while the toddler formula accounts for a negligible share of the market, with alternative products readily available.
Source: Singapore Food Agency (SFA)