Greece’s National Organization for Medicines (EOF) has ordered the recall of specific batches of Nestlé infant formula following updated testing methods and the introduction of new detection thresholds for the cereulide toxin by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), authorities said.
The affected products are:
NAN OPTIPRO 1 NLNWPB261 12 x 400g GR, batch number 53410346AD, with an expiration date of December 31, 2027.
S-26 GOLD 1 NLNWPB109-2 12 x 400g GR, with an expiration date of November 30, 2027.
The agency said the recalled batches had initially been evaluated and met all requirements for sale in Greece. The withdrawal was ordered as a precautionary measure to support Nestlé’s voluntary recall and extends to the consumer level.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised not to use them and to return them to the point of sale, following the manufacturer’s instructions for replacement. Companies responsible for distributing the products in Greece have been instructed to contact recipients immediately to ensure the products are returned within a reasonable time frame.
Cereulide is a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting and has been linked to contaminated ingredients supplied from China to several infant formula manufacturers. The issue has prompted recalls in dozens of countries and raised concerns among parents.
Nestlé has said its internal safety limit for cereulide in infant formula is stricter than the threshold recently set by EFSA. The expanded recalls across Europe follow the adoption of new EU analytical methods capable of detecting higher cereulide levels, including in liquid infant formula.