(Bandar Seri Begawan, 26th) — The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) hereby notifies that, as a precautionary measure, Nestlé Global has announced a voluntary recall of certain brands and batches of SMA infant formula and follow-up formula due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus toxin in these products.
In addition, based on information provided by neighboring countries, two other brands of infant formula have also been recalled as a preventive measure after Bacillus cereus toxin was detected in the products.
In response, the Brunei Food Authority confirms that, through active monitoring and communication with official local importers, none of the affected brands or batches has been commercially imported into Brunei.
However, members of the public who may have purchased these products overseas and brought them into Brunei for personal use, or purchased related products through online platforms, are advised to immediately cease usage.
Bacillus cereus toxin is a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within 30 minutes to 6 hours after ingestion and typically resolve within a day.
However, infants and individuals with weaker immune systems are more susceptible to complications. Anyone who has consumed these products and feels unwell should seek medical attention immediately.
The Brunei Food Authority also reminds all parties that, under Section 9(1)(i) of the Public Health (Food) Act (Chapter 182), any person who prepares, sells, or imports food hazardous to health is liable to five years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
For any inquiries regarding this matter, the public may contact the Brunei Food Authority through the hotline +673 2572121 or via email at “corporate.relations@bdfa.gov.bn”.
In addition, based on information provided by neighboring countries, two other brands of infant formula have also been recalled as a preventive measure after Bacillus cereus toxin was detected in the products.
In response, the Brunei Food Authority confirms that, through active monitoring and communication with official local importers, none of the affected brands or batches has been commercially imported into Brunei.
However, members of the public who may have purchased these products overseas and brought them into Brunei for personal use, or purchased related products through online platforms, are advised to immediately cease usage.
However, infants and individuals with weaker immune systems are more susceptible to complications. Anyone who has consumed these products and feels unwell should seek medical attention immediately.
The Brunei Food Authority also reminds all parties that, under Section 9(1)(i) of the Public Health (Food) Act (Chapter 182), any person who prepares, sells, or imports food hazardous to health is liable to five years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
For any inquiries regarding this matter, the public may contact the Brunei Food Authority through the hotline +673 2572121 or via email at “corporate.relations@bdfa.gov.bn”.