The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled baby formula produced by Nutricua Southern Africa, saying there is a possibility of toxin contamination within some batches, reports IOL.
The recalls are for the 800g Nutricia Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 and the 800g Nutricia Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3, and NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba said the recall affects 2 989 units.
“Nutricia SA has indicated that a raw material used in the production of the affected batches may carry traces of cereulide – a toxin that, at high levels of exposure, can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps,” Ntaba said.
The expiry dates for the affected batches are 11 September 2026, and 9 December 2026.
The affected products were sold at Dis-Chem and Clicks and distributed nationally by United Pharmaceutical. They were also exported to Botswana and Namibia.
IOl article – Baby formula recall in SA: These are the affected brands (Open access)
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