DANONE has issued a recall of batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula due to the potential presence of cereulide.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said Danone was updating its recent product recall to include specific batches of both baby products.

The recall has been expanded following the European Food Safety Authority’s publication on Monday of a recommended acute reference dose for cereulide in infant formula.

The FSAI is advising parents, guardians and caregivers who may have the recalled products at home not to feed them to their infant or young child.

No cases of human illness linked to the affected products have been confirmed to date in Ireland.

In addition, Danone is undertaking a wider recall of infant formula, follow-on formula, and base powder manufactured in Ireland for export to a number of EU countries, the UK and third countries.

 Greg Dempsey, chief executive, FSAI said the recall in Ireland is an evolving global issue.

‘We are aware that the number of recalls, and media coverage here and abroad, is a cause of concern for parents, guardians and caregivers. We would like to reassure everyone that the safety of infants and young children is of the utmost importance to us, and we are in close communication with the infant formula manufacturers and retailers to ensure they are taking all appropriate actions to ensure that any potentially unsafe products are recalled from consumers and no longer on the market.

‘We continue to work closely with the relevant Irish authorities and our food safety partner agencies across Europe, as this global food safety incident evolves.’

The FSAI and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine who regulate the Danone manufacturing facilities in Ireland, continue to engage with Danone to ensure that all food safety measures are being taken to protect consumers.

Danone is advising customers to contact its Aptamil careline team on 1800 22 1234 ([www.aptaclub.ie]www.aptaclub.ie), or its Cow & Gate careline on 1800 570 570 ([www.cgbabyclub.ie]www.cgbabyclub.ie) if they have any queries regarding this recall.

A full list of the products recalled is available on the FSAI website (fsai.ie) under its food alert and Q&A sections.