The agency noted that the central office of "Nestlé Russia" decided to voluntarily recall certain batches of baby food. The recall includes dry instant milk, fermented milk, and lactose-free formulas, such as NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 Optipro, PRENAN, and NAN LACTOSE FREE, produced on specific manufacturing dates.
This measure is taken as a precaution and is part of a global recall initiated by "Nestlé".
The reason for the recall was the identified potential risk of the presence of the toxin cereulide in the raw materials containing arachidonic acid.
The official distributor has already begun the withdrawal of the specified batches of products from stores in the Kyrgyz Republic.
In this regard, the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Service urges consumers to check the name and production date of the baby formulas they are using. If they match the recalled batches, it is recommended to stop using them and contact the official distributor for a return.
According to the manufacturer, the recall concerns a limited number of batches that may contain the toxin cereulide.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. It is resistant to high temperatures and is not destroyed by boiling. Consumption of products with high levels of cereulide can lead to vomiting and diarrhea, resembling symptoms of food poisoning or an allergic reaction to cow's milk proteins.
