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Urgent Recall: Biedronka Pulls Infant Formula After Toxin Detection
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Urgent Recall: Biedronka Pulls Infant Formula After Toxin Detection

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Biedronka is recalling two batches of NAN OPTIpro 1 infant formula due to the detection of cereulide, a vomiting toxin, by the State Sanitary Inspectorate.
  • While the detected level was below the EU intervention threshold, prolonged consumption of the affected batch could pose health risks, especially to infants.
  • Consumers are advised not to feed the recalled products to children and can return them to the point of purchase for a refund.

Biedronka, a major Polish supermarket chain, has issued an urgent recall for two batches of NAN OPTIpro 1 infant formula. The State Sanitary Inspectorate detected cereulide, a potent vomiting toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria, in one of the batches.

Biedronka has informed customers about the withdrawal from sale of two batches of NAN OPTIpro 1 infant milk. In one of them, the State Sanitary Inspectorate detected the presence of cereulide.

— Biedronka statementAnnouncing the product recall and the reason behind it.

Cereulide is highly resistant to heat and standard food production processes. It can cause rapid and severe food poisoning, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain appearing within 30 minutes to six hours. For infants, the toxin can lead to electrolyte imbalances and dehydration.

It is a strong emetic toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria. It is resistant to high temperatures and most technological processes used in food production.

— State Sanitary InspectorateDescribing the nature and properties of cereulide.

The detected level of cereulide was below the European Union's intervention threshold, and experts from the National Institute of Public Health PZH indicated that a single consumption of the product likely poses no toxic risk. However, the possibility of negative health effects from prolonged consumption of the affected batch could not be ruled out. Consequently, the decision was made to withdraw the product from circulation.

Cereulide causes rapid and severe food poisoning – even within 30 minutes to 6 hours after consumption. Sudden nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may appear, lasting from 6 to 24 hours.

— State Sanitary InspectorateDetailing the symptoms and onset of poisoning from cereulide.

The recall affects two batches: L-53430346BA and L-53440346BA, both with a best-before date of June 2027. The second batch was voluntarily recalled by Nestlé as a precautionary measure because it was produced immediately after the batch that underwent inspection. Biedronka urges customers not to give these specific products to their children and offers full refunds at the point of purchase. No other Nestlé products are involved in this recall.

In younger infants, it can lead to electrolyte imbalance and ultimately dehydration.

— State Sanitary InspectorateExplaining the potential severe consequences for infants.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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