What began as a limited set of recalls in December broadened in early January to include batches across several brands, including SMA, BEBA and NAN lines. Laboratory work identified cereulide, a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus, as the contaminant of concern in affected material. Authorities and Nestlé have said no illnesses have been confirmed that are tied to the recalled products to date. The company framed the recalls as precautionary, apologised for the concern and inconvenience to parents and caregivers, and offered refunds for affected customers. For now, regulators and Nestlé continue to expand testing and recall measures while monitoring for any linked illnesses.

Source: The Hindu January 09, 2026 21:00 UTC