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NAFDAC announces recall of Aptamil, Cow & Gate infant formula batches

Naija News • 4d ago
NAFDAC announces recall of Aptamil, Cow & Gate infant formula batches
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the public of a precautionary recall of selected batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula products over concerns about possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The agency made this known in a notice published on its website on Wednesday. According to NAFDAC, the recall was initiated by Danone Nutricia following the detection of a potential contamination risk. Cereulide, the toxin in question, is associated with foodborne illness and may cause symptoms such as nausea and severe vomiting. The agency warned that exposure to toxins in infant and follow-on formulas could result in adverse health effects, particularly in infants and young children. These include ga...
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