The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) confirmed on Saturday that four batches of Nestlé powdered infant and child formula, previously pulled from the market, tested positive for Cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus.
Among the 22 batches subject to an earlier recall, five samples from four batches were found containing Cereulide, with levels ranging from 0.8 to 8.6 micrograms per kilogram.
The affected batches, manufactured in Switzerland with best-before dates between May and October 2027, are:
According to Nestlé Hong Kong, approximately 96,000 tins of the affected products had been recalled as of January 19.
The CFS has further sealed around 169,000 cans of suspected affected batches of infant formula products, including those stored in warehouses and those already recalled.
Notably, an additional 16 suspected batches en route to Hong Kong will also be marked and sealed upon arrival.
Between January 7 and January 23, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) received 43 complaints and public inquiries related to infant formula, including one anonymous report.
All cases have been followed up and referred to health authorities as necessary.
The CFS stated its investigation is ongoing, with enhanced surveillance of powdered infant formula and close monitoring of the recall process.
Parents and caregivers are strongly advised not to use the listed batches and to seek medical attention if a child shows signs of illness after consuming the product.
