The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a baby formula sold online and at Costco over concerns it may contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning.
Kendamil brand infant formula with whole milk is being recalled across Canada due to the presence of cereulide toxin.
The recall affects 1049-gram containers of “Infant Formula with whole milk – Milk based powder with iron” sold only at Costco Wholesale locations in Canada and online.
The affected products share the UPC 8 50045 23826 1 and include the following codes:
• MANF: 2025 MA 01; BEST BEFORE: 2027 MA 01; L 897274 M 121
• MANF: 2025 MA 01; BEST BEFORE: 2027 MA 01; L 888632 M 121
The CFIA says the product is being recalled from the marketplace due to cereulide toxin, a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus.
Cereulide is highly heat stable, meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking or when preparing infant formula. Symptoms typically begin rapidly after ingestion and most often include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and vomiting.
According to the health agency, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected product.
The CFIA says it is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products, and is verifying that industry is removing the recalled items from the marketplace.
Consumers are advised not to consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products. Recalled formula should be thrown out or returned to the location where it was purchased.
Anyone who believes they became sick after consuming the product is advised to contact a healthcare provider.
The recall, classified as a Class 2 food recall warning, was originally published on February 22nd, under identification number RA-81636.
