Over 63,000 Containers of A2 Platinum Infant Formula Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Three batches of the formula have been found to contain the cereulide toxin. No illnesses have been reported.
The A2 Milk Company has announced a voluntary recall of over 63,000 containers of its A2 Platinum infant formula after three batches were found to have been contaminated with cereulide, a bacterial toxin. Though cereulide bacterial contamination is rare in infant formula, ingestion of the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in babies, such as nausea and vomiting, which can lead to dehydration. Symptoms typically resolve on their own within 24 hours, the Food and Drug Administration says. At this time, no confirmed illnesses have been reported.
If you have any cans of A2 Platinum infant formula, check them against the batch numbers and expiration dates listed below, and do not use the product. If your infant is showing signs of vomiting, nausea, or dehydration, reach out to your child’s pediatrician for further guidance. It’s important to switch your baby’s formula to another brand right away.
What to Know About Cereulide
The cereulide toxin can be produced by vegetative cells of the bacterium Bacillus cereus, whose spores are found worldwide and can easily spread through dust or soil. Cereulide is highly heat-resistant and not inactivated by boiling water, so preparing infant formula with hot water won’t eliminate the toxin. Bacillus cereus spores can also be present in dry powdered infant formula and germinate when the powder is dissolved in water and left to sit for several hours at room temperature.
If a baby ingests the cereulide toxin, it can cause nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes to 6 hours, which usually resolves on its own within 24 hours. But the infection can be severe in infants and lead to dehydration, especially with repeated feedings, which is why it’s important to seek medical attention if you notice your infant is vomiting, which differs from typical spit-up.
Cereulide and B. cereus are not routinely tested for in infant formula, the WHO says.
The bacteria can multiply and form the cereulide toxin if infant formula powder is dissolved in water and stored at room temperature for several hours. That’s why it’s important to prepare infant formula right before offering it to your baby, BfR, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment says, and don’t let a bottle sit out for more than 2 hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends using prepared infant formula within 2 hours of preparation and within 1 hour of feeding to prevent spoilage.
Details About the A2 Platinum Infant Formula Recall
Three batches of A2 Platinum Infant Formula have been recalled due to the presence of cereulide. The formula was sold in a 31.7-ounce tin and has the batch number and use-by date printed on the bottom of the tin. The product was sold on the A2 Milk Company website, Amazon, and in Meijer stores. It’s estimated that 63,078 tins are being recalled, of which 16,428 were sold to consumers.
Batch Numbers Recalled
- 2210269454; Use by 7/15/2026
- 2210324609; Use by 1/21/2027
- 2210321712; Use by 1/15/2027
The problem: The formula has been detected to contain cereulide, a heat-stable toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting and should not be consumed.
What consumers can do next: Consumers who have purchased A2 Platinum Infant Formula should stop using it and photograph the batch number and use-by date on the bottom of the can before returning it to your place of purchase for a refund.
If your baby is experiencing nausea, vomiting, or dehydration, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
To report an illness or adverse event to the FDA, you can:
- Report a Product Problem through SmartHub
- Complete and submit a Medwatch report online, or by mail: Download the form from www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form
How to contact A2 Milk Company with questions: Call 844-422-6455, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or email hello@a2platinum.com.
