Health Advisory

NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISORY MAY 2026:
RECALL OF “A2 PLATINUM PREMIUM USA LABEL INFANT FORMULA 0-12 MONTHS” DUE TO CEREULIDE TOXIN

On May 2, 2026, the a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months due to the presence of cereulide toxin.  

Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs through the consumption of food contaminated with the toxin, and preparing formula with hot water does not eliminate it. This product is sold only in the United States. 

Symptoms of intoxication typically develop within 30 minutes to six hours of ingestion and most often involve gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting that typically self-resolve within 24 hours. Affected infants can experience complications such as dehydration which can require medical care. No clinical illnesses have been reported to date. 

FDA issued communications about the recall of three batch numbers of this infant formula. Recalled batch numbers are 2210269454 (use by date 7/15/2026), 2210324609 (use by date 1/21/2027), and 2210321712 (use by date 1/15/2027). Infants should not be fed the recalled formula. The batch number and “Use By” (expiration) date are found on the bottom of each tin. The recalled product was distributed nationally through a2MC’s website, Amazon and Meijer stores.

The link to the recall is: a2 Platinum USA Label Infant Formula Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA • 

Consumers who have purchased the recalled formula are recommended to discontinue using the formula and to dispose of it immediately or return to their place of purchase for a refund, noting the information on the bottom of the package. Providers caring for infants should ask what brand of infant formula, if any, is fed to their patients, alert parents and/or guardians about the about the a2 formula recall, and ensure that recalled formula is not used.