If you've got a baby at home, this is the one to check before the next feed. Aptamil is recalling a batch of its 800g First Infant Formula because it may contain cereulide, a toxin that makes the product unsafe to consume. Formula is often the only thing a young baby is eating, so there's no skipping it or picking around the problem. If you've got the affected tin, stop using it now and read on for what to do with it.
Only this single batch is being recalled, so check the base or back of the tin for the 31 October 2026 best-before date and the matching batch code. Tins with any other date aren't part of this recall.
For more information, you can reach the Aptamil Careline on 0800 996 1000 or visit aptaclub.co.uk.
A contamination recall on a chilled ready meal is one thing. A recall on infant formula is another, because for a bottle-fed baby it's not one item among many in a varied diet, it's the whole diet. That's also why the cereulide angle matters so much here. The toxin survives the heat of making up a feed, and babies are smaller, more sensitive to fluid loss, and can't tell you they feel unwell. This recall sits within a run of cereulide-related formula alerts seen in early 2026, so if you buy formula in bulk or keep a few tins as backup, it's worth checking every one you've got rather than just the open tin. For ongoing updates, the FSA alerts page is the most reliable place to keep track of what's been pulled.