Baby food batches are being recalled in Northern Cyprus due to potential health risks

Sanitary services of Northern Cyprus have warned about the expansion of the list of baby formulas being recalled from the market due to possible presence of cereulide — a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus.

This is a precautionary measure taken after receiving information through international food safety control systems and additional supply checks.

The following batches are subject to recall:

• Aptamil 1 (400 g)
  Batch: 101480258
  Expiry date: 20.11.2026
• Almiron Pronutra 2 (400 g)
  Batch: 101464043
  Expiry date: 12.08.2026

These products were distributed on the Northern Cyprus market and are being withdrawn as a precaution.

Full list of baby formulas subject to recall:

• S-26 GOLD 1 (400 g) — batch 51550346AE, until 30.06.2027
• S-26 GOLD 1 (400 g) — batch 53280346AB, until 30.11.2027
• NAN EXPERTpro Sensitive Plus (400 g) — batch 51250742C1, until 30.11.2026
• NAN EXPERTpro Lactose Free (400 g) — batch 51520346AD, until 30.06.2027
• Nestlé NAN Optipro 1 (800 g) — batch 51210346AB, until 11.2026
• Aptamil 1 (400 g) — batch 101480258, until 20.11.2026
• Almiron Pronutra 2 (400 g) — batch 101464043, until 12.08.2026

Sanitary services strongly advise not to use these batches for infant feeding and to return the products to the stores where they were purchased.

It is separately noted that the baby food may have been purchased online or through parallel imports, so consumers are advised to carefully check batch numbers and expiry dates.

The inspection continues. If additional batches or products are identified, a new official notice will be published.