Further Danone baby formula recall as safety checks continue

Danone is recalling more baby formula.

Several Aptamil and Cow and Gate batches are being taken off shelves, because of concerns they contain a toxin linked to food poisoning.

However, the Food Safety Authority says no illness linked to the affected products have been confirmed in Ireland.

Details of impacted batches are on its website.

According to Mr. Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI 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.”

“We continue to advise parents, guardians and caregivers who may have the recalled products at home not to feed them to their infant or young child. If no symptoms are displayed, nothing further needs to be done. If a parent, guardian or caregiver is concerned about the health of their infant or young child, they should contact a healthcare professional,” added Mr. Dempsey.