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Infant formula recalled due to potential contamination with toxin

Nbcwashington · · 391 words · By Scott Stump l TODAY
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“The a2 Milk Company is recalling more than 16,000 units of its a2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula tins due to cereulide being found in them”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm the a2 Milk Company is recalling infant formula due to the presence of cereulide and that the number of units exceeds 16,000.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (abbreviated as AB InBev) is the largest beer company in the world. It had 200 brands prior to the merger with SABMiller on October 10, 2016. The combined AB InBev/SAB Mille…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AB_InBev_brands
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“according to a notice issued May 2 by the Food & Drug Administration”
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While the recall itself is corroborated, the specific date of 'May 2' for the FDA notice is only mentioned in the context of the reporting source provided in the web search results; other sources mention the recall but not the specific date of the notice.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bobbie Baby, Inc. is an American organic infant formula and supplements company based in Heath, Ohio. It was founded by Laura Modi in 2018; Sarah Hardy joined as a co-founder the next year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbie_(company)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Plant milk is a category of non-dairy beverages made from a water-based plant extract for flavoring and aroma. Nut milk is a subcategory made from nuts, while other plant milks may be created from gra…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Remilk is a multi-national Israeli company that specializes in the production of cultured milk and dairy products. The company was founded in 2019 by CEO Aviv Wolff and CTO Ori Cohavi. It has develope…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remilk
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“Three batches of a2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula, a milk-based powder formula with iron, have been voluntarily recalled by the Colorado-based a2 Milk Company.”
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The claim states the company is 'Colorado-based', but evidence from CIDRAP explicitly describes it as the 'New Zealand-based a2 Milk Company'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (abbreviated as AB InBev) is the largest beer company in the world. It had 200 brands prior to the merger with SABMiller on October 10, 2016. The combined AB InBev/SAB Mille…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AB_InBev_brands
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
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“The formula is for children 0 to 12 months and is sold in 31.7-ounce tins, per the FDA.”
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Multiple sources, including Amazon product listings and news reports, confirm the formula is for 0-12 months and sold in 31.7-ounce tins.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (abbreviated as AB InBev) is the largest beer company in the world. It had 200 brands prior to the merger with SABMiller on October 10, 2016. The combined AB InBev/SAB Mille…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AB_InBev_brands
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An octane rating, or octane number, is a standard measure of a fuel's ability to withstand compression in an internal combustion engine without causing engine knocking. The higher the octane number, t…
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“The affected batches have "Use by" dates of 7/15/2026, 1/21/2027 and 1/15/2027.”
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Two independent web search results specifically list the 'Use by' dates as 7/15/2026, 1/21/2027, and 1/15/2027.
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web search NEUTRAL — Three batches of a2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula have been recalled by the company because of the presence of a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.The affected batches have “Use by” dates…
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/infant-formula-a2-recal…
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web search NEUTRAL — The formula with the following batch numbers and use-by dates has been recalled: Batch number 2210269454 and use-by date 15/07/2026.
https://www.9news.com.au/world/usa-the-a2-milk-company-recal…
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web search NEUTRAL — The a2 Milk Company said its a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula may contain cereulide, which is produced by some strains of bacteria. Health officials warned that preparing the formula with hot water …
https://www.1011now.com/2026/05/04/infant-formula-recalled-a…
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“The recalled products have batch numbers of: 2210269454, 2210324609, 2210321712”
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The specific batch numbers are not explicitly listed in the provided evidence snippets, although the existence of a recall for three batches is confirmed. Only one source mentions batch numbers generally without listing all three in the snippet.
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web search NEUTRAL — a2 Platinum® Infant Formula USA Label Product Recall.Product Name: a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula 0-12 months Milk-based powder with Iron. Packaging Format. Batch Number. Expiration Date.
https://a2platinum.com/pages/infant-formula-product-advisory
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web search NEUTRAL — The a2 formula was imported during Operation Fly Formula, according to the company and FDA. The 2022 initiative used government planes and personnel to accelerate shipments of infant formula during a …
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-disease/infant-formula-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months because it is contaminated with cereulide.
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/05/infant-formula-recall…
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“The affected infant formula was sold on a2 Milk Company's website, Amazon and in Meijer stores.”
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Multiple sources confirm the product was sold via the a2 Milk Company website, Amazon, and Meijer stores.
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web search NEUTRAL — Recalled a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula for 0 to 12-month-old babies. Other formula recalls: Nestlé recalls infant formula in 49 countries. See list. Which products have been recalled? The batch n…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/05/04/baby-formula…
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web search NEUTRAL — Infant formula sold on Amazon and at Meijer stores has been voluntarily recalled by the New Zealand-based a2 Milk Company. Tin of a2 platinum premium infant formula.The a2 formula was imported during …
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-disease/infant-formula-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The a2 Milk Company™ has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of a2 Platinum®. For support, please click here or email hello@a2platinum.com.a2 Platinum® Infant Formula USA Label Product Recall.
https://a2platinum.com/pages/infant-formula-product-advisory
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“An estimated 16,428 units of the affected formula were sold to consumers out of the total 63,078 units from the three batches, according to the FDA notice.”
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Two independent sources confirm the specific numbers: 16,428 units sold to consumers out of a total of 63,078 units.
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web search NEUTRAL — The affected infant formula was sold on a2 Milk Company’s website, Amazon and in Meijer stores. An estimated 16,428 units of the affected formula were sold to consumers out of the total 63,078 units f…
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/infant-formula-a2-recal…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the company, the recall stems from New Zealand’s food regulatory authority issuing new guidelines. The company issued the recall after testing found cereulide in the formula, with the lik…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/baby-formula-sold-amazon…
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web search NEUTRAL — The total number of tins affected was 63,078, of which 16,428 tins were sold to customers.The recall is not expected to impact either Synlait’s financial result, or a2’s - the product US sales account…
https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360997368/after-bacteria-…
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“Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus, according to the FDA.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the definition of cereulide or its link to Bacillus cereus.
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“Bacillus cereus is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, per Mayo Clinic.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the Mayo Clinic's statement regarding Bacillus cereus.
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“The toxin can cause gastrointestinal issues like nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes to six hours of ingesting any food or drink contaminated with it, per the FDA.”
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“Preparing the formula in hot water does not eliminate the toxin because cereulide is heat stable, according to the FDA.”
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“Cereulide was found during product testing conducted to follow new guidance from New Zealand's food regulatory authority, according to the notice.”
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“An ingredient in the formula was cited as a probable source of the toxin.”
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“No confirmed illnesses have been reported, according to the FDA.”
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