The affected Alfamino infant formula brand. Photo: Supplied / MPIA brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), Pharmac and the Ministry of Health said they were are supporting Nestlé in its recall of five batches of Alfamino infant formula for babies with milk allergies due to the potential presence of cereulide. The affected batches of Alfamino 400g are:- batch number 51070017Y2, use-by date 17.04.2027- batch number 51080017Y1, use-by date 18.04.2027- batch number 51480017Y3, use-by date 28.05.2027- batch number 51490017Y1, use-by date 29.05.2027- batch number 52030017Y1, use-by date 22.07.2027MPI's food recall page has full information on the recall. "If you have the affected Alfamino formula at home, do not feed it to your baby, if at all possible.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 07, 2026 10:09 UTC