CFS continues to follow up certain batches of powdered infant and young children formula with possible presence of Cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus
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The CFS has found in its follow-up investigation that five samples, involving four batches which were among the 22 batches earlier announced and already recalled from the market, were tested positive for Cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus, ranging from 0.8 to 8.6 micrograms per kilogram of food.
Product details of the four affected batches are as follows:
| Product names (Net weight) |
Batch number | Best-before date | Place of origin | |
| (1) | ILLUMA ATWO 1 (800g) | 51640017V1 | June 13, 2027 | Switzerland |
| (2) | ILLUMA LUXA 2 (800g) | 51400017C1 | May 20, 2027 | Switzerland |
| (3) | NAN INFINIPRO3 7HMO (800g) | 52770017V2 | October 4, 2027 | Switzerland |
| (4) | ILLUMA LUXA 1 (800g) | 51550017C3 | June 4, 2027 | Switzerland |
Nestlé Hong Kong had already initiated a recall of the affected batches of the products concerned earlier. For enquiries about the recall, members of the public may contact the company through the following channels:
Consumer services hotline: 2599 8874 / 2797 6031 / 2179 8136 (Monday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm)
Email: consumerservices@hk.nestle.com
WhatsApp: 5283 4139 (NESTLÉ®️ NAN®️) / 2599 8871 (Wyeth®️ Nutrition)
Online form: forms.office.com/e/BhqMhWfsUG?origin=lprLink
Consumers may choose to bring along the products (brand new or opened) for refund at Dedicated Service Centres of Nestlé Nutrition Services, to settle the recall and refund of the batches of the products concerned. Details of the Dedicated Service Centres are as follows:
Kowloon Service Centre
Address: G/F, Park Hovan Commercial Building, 18 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (MTR Jordon Station Exit D)
Contact number: 3996 8196
Office hour: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7.30pm; Sunday, 1pm to 5.30pm (except public holidays)
Hong Kong Service Centre
Address: 1/F, Ka Nin Wah Commercial Building, 423-425 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong (MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit B)
Contact number: 3996 8197
Office hour: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7.30pm (except Sundays and public holidays)
Nestlé Hong Kong had already voluntarily stopped sales and removed from shelves the 22 affected batches (including the aforementioned four batches) of products, and has initiated a precautionary recall earlier.
According to Nestlé Hong Kong, as at January 19, about 96 000 cans of affected products have been recalled. The CFS and Nestlé Hong Kong have jointly followed up, as at today, 169 000 cans of suspected affected batches of infant and young children formula products were marked and sealed, including those kept in warehouse and those already recalled. An additional 16 suspected affected batches are currently en route to Hong Kong and will also be marked and sealed upon arrival.
From January 7 to 4pm yesterday (January 23), the FEHD received a total of 43 food complaints and enquiries suspected to be related to the infant and young children formula products, including one anonymous complaint without contact information. The CFS and the Environmental Hygiene Branch have promptly followed up on these cases, including contacting the parties concerned to obtain details and collecting samples for testing. In addition, the CFS has referred the cases to the health authority for follow-up.
The CFS has enhanced surveillance of the relevant powdered infant and young children formula. The CFS will continue to closely monitor the recall matters and remain fully committed to ensuring food safety. Follow up investigation is ongoing.
Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced in food by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.
The spokesman urged members of the public not to let infants and young children consume the 22 affected batches of the products, and to seek medical treatment for infants or young children who felt unwell after taking the products concerned. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately.
The CFS has established a designated webpage (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/powdered_formula/index.html) to facilitate public access to more information.
Ends/Saturday, January 24, 2026
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