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SMA baby formula recall: full product list and what you need to do

by Ricky Willis · published 6 January 2026 at 01:19 · updated 6 January 2026 at 01:19

If you use SMA baby formula, check this list carefully.

Nestlé has recalled several SMA infant and follow-on formula products as a precaution.

sma baby formula recall january 2026

This is because they may contain a toxin that could make babies unwell.

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Only specific batch codes are affected, not every SMA product.

The most important thing is to check the batch code and best before date on your pack.

Recalls like this can feel worrying, especially when it involves infant milk. This guide explains what has happened, which products are affected, and what to do next.

Full list of recalled SMA products

Only specific batch codes and best before dates are affected, not every SMA product on sale, as advised by the Food Standards Agency.

The batch code is usually printed on the base or back of the pack. If you still have the tin or bottle, it is worth checking carefully.

SMA Advanced First Infant Milk

Pack size: 800g

Batch codes and best before:
51450742F1 – May 2027
52319722BA – May 2027
52819722AA – May 2027

SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk

Pack size: 800g

Batch codes and best before:
51240742F2 – May 2027
51890742F2 – August 2027
52879722AA – April 2027

SMA Anti Reflux

Pack size: 800g

Batch codes and best before:
51570742F3 – June 2027
52099722BA – April 2027
52099722BB – June 2027
52739722BA – June 2027

SMA Alfamino

Pack size: 400g

Batch codes and best before:
51200017Y3 – April 2027
51210017Y1 – January 2027
51220017Y1 – February 2027
51250017Y1 – May 2027
51390017Y1 – May 2027
51420017Y2 – May 2027
51430017Y1 – May 2027
51460017Y1 – May 2027
51690017Y2 – June 2027
51690017Y3 – June 2027
51700017Y1 – June 2027
51710017Y1 – June 2027
51740017Y1 – June 2027
52760017Y5 – October 2027
52790017Y1 – October 2027
52860017Y1 – October 2027
53100017Y3 – November 2027
53110017Y1 – November 2027
53140017Y1 – November 2027
53140017Y2 – November 2027
53150017Y1 – November 2027

SMA First Infant Milk

Pack size: 800g

Batch codes and best before:
51170346AA – April 2027
51170346AB – April 2027
51340346AB – May 2027
51580346AA – June 2027
51590346AA – June 2027
51590346AB – June 2027
52750346AE – October 2027
52760346AB – October 2027
52760346AD – October 2027
52780346AA – October 2027

Pack size: 400g

Batch codes and best before:
51350346AA – May 2027
52750346AD – October 2027

Pack size: 1.2kg

Batch codes and best before:
51340346BE – November 2026
52740346BA – April 2027
52750346BA – April 2027

Pack size: 200ml ready to drink

Batch codes and best before:
52860295M – October 2026
52870295M – October 2026
53030295M – October 2026
53040295M – October 2026
53070295M – October 2026
53080295M – November 2026
53220295M – November 2026
53230295M – November 2026

Pack size: 70ml ready to drink

Batch code and best before:
53170742B1 – November 2026

SMA Little Steps First Infant Milk

Pack size: 800g

Batch codes and best before:
51220346AD – May 2027
51540346AC – June 2027
52740346AD – October 2027

SMA Comfort

Pack size: 800g

Batch codes and best before:
51240742F3 – May 2027
51439722BA – May 2027
51479722BA – May 2027
51769722BA – May 2027
52049722AA – May 2027
52620742F3 – September 2027

SMA Lactose Free

Pack size: 400g

Batch codes and best before:
51150346AB – April 2027
51500346AB – May 2027
51719722BA – April 2027
51759722BA – April 2027
51829722BA – April 2027
51979722BA – April 2027
52109722BA – April 2027
53299722BA – August 2027
53459722BA – April 2027

Why these products are being recalled

The recall is due to the possible presence of a toxin called cereulide. This toxin is not destroyed by boiling water or normal formula preparation.

If consumed, it can cause symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps, often coming on quickly.

Because of this risk, the Food Standards Agency says the affected products are unsafe to use.

What parents should do now

If your product matches one of the batch codes above, do not feed it to your baby.

Stop using it immediately, even if your baby seems well.

Nestlé is offering refunds for all affected products. You can contact them with a photo of the product and batch code or by calling their careline.

Share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or call their careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 for a refund.

If the formula was prescribed for your baby, speak to a pharmacist or medical professional before changing to a different one.

If you have already fed this product to your baby and are worried about their health, seek medical advice through your GP or NHS 111.

Skint Dad says:

When recalls involve baby milk, the first job is checking the batch code carefully.

If it matches the list, stop using it and get your refund.

You should not be out of pocket.

What this means for family budgets

Baby formula is expensive, and recalls can add stress when money is already tight.

You should not be left out of pocket because of this recall. If you bought one of the affected products, you are entitled to a refund, even if the tin has been opened.

You won’t need a receipt.

Ricky Willis

About Ricky Willis

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