Here’s the latest on the A2 Milk infant formula recall.
- What happened: A2 Milk Company voluntarily recalled three batches of its A2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula after the presence of cereulide, a toxin associated with Bacillus cereus, was detected during testing.[2][3][7]
- Products affected and scope: The recall covers specific lots of A2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months sold in the U.S. through Amazon, Meijer, and the company’s website, with about 16,000+ units sold before removal.[3][7][2]
- Why it matters: Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting; hot-water preparation does not eliminate it, so affected batches should not be used. No confirmed illnesses have been reported as of the notices.[2][3]
- Regulatory and response: The recall followed New Zealand regulatory guidance and internal quality testing; the product has been discontinued and pulled from sale. Parents are advised to discard the product or return it for a refund.[3][2]
- Public and market context: The recall impacts U.S. distribution of a product produced under Synlait Milk contract, and there is attention on consumer safety messaging as the brand reassesses exposure to markets including China.[4][2]
Key takeaway for you (practical guidance):
- If you or someone you know has A2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula in 31.7-ounce tins, check the batch numbers (the affected batches were publicized in recall notices) and do not use the product; return for a refund or dispose of it according to the recall instructions.[2][3]
Would you like a side-by-side quick reference of the affected batch numbers and use-by dates, or guidance on safe options for formula replacement? I can pull together the exact batch numbers and dates from the notices if you’d like.[3][2]
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Infant formula specialist A2 Milk has recalled three batch of its A2 Platinum product sold in the US after testing detected contamination with the bacterial toxin cereulide. In a statement to the NZX, A2 Milk said the product, made by Synlait under contract, was sold only in the US.
www.nbr.co.nza2 Milk Co. started a voluntary recall on May 1 of three batches of its a2 Platinum USA infant milk formula, following the detection of cereulide in product manufactured by Synlait Milk ,...
www.marketscreener.comMore than 16,000 units were sold before the product was pulled from the market.
www.delish.comThe a2 Milk Company voluntarily recalled three batches of infant formula after detecting a possible toxin, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
www.cbsnews.comA2 Milk company recalls some of its formula, specifically its A2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula, for possible Cereulide. It's produced by some strains of bacteria, and symptoms include nausea and vomiting.
www.cbsnews.coma2 Milk recalls three a2 Platinum infant formula batches in the US after cereulide toxin detected.
seekingalpha.comNew Zealand's a2 Milk said on Monday it has commenced a recall of three batches of its a2 Platinum infant milk formula sold in the United States after testing detected cereulide, a toxin that can...
www.marketscreener.comProduct Recall: a2 Milk announced the recall of three batches of a2 Platinum infant formula sold in the U.S. after detecting the heat-stable toxin cereulide, causing shares to plummet 13.8% to NZ$7.67, marking the lowest point since mid-July 2025. Scope of Impact: The voluntary recall affects 63,078 tins produced by its associate company Synlait Milk, with approximately 16,428 units believed to have reached consumers, although Synlait stated that production complied with all relevant standards...
intellectia.aiTesting found a toxin linked to food-borne illness.
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