Urgent recall of Aptamil and Cow & Gate formula milk

Danone is recalling specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant and follow-on milk due to the potential presence of cereulide bacteria in the batches concerned.

Expiry dates can be found on the base of the tin or box, back of pack and on individual bags (see examples below).

For Aptamil products, you can also use the Aptamil online batch checker to see if your product has been affected.

For Cow & Gate products, you can also use the Cow & Gate online batch checker to see if your product has been affected.

Consumers who may have these batches should not feed this product to their baby.

If you have been prescribed one of the batches listed, please destroy the product and speak to your healthcare professional for advice on an alternative. 

Batches recalled

Only products with the following dates have been affected:

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk – 800g

All dates from 9 July 2026 to 4 December 2026

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk – 700g

All dates from 22 August 2026 to 26 November 2026

Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk – 700g

All dates from 31 July 2026 to 31 January 2027

Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack – 1.2kg

All dates from 11 July 2026 to 20 February 2027

Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk Hungry – 800g

All dates from 31 July 2026 to 23 February 2027

Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk – 600g

All dates from 12 August 2026 to 16 January 2027

Cow & Gate Anti-Reflux – 800g

All dates from 7 June 2026 to 18 February 2027

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Big Pack – 1.2kg

All dates from 14 August 2026 to 25 December 2026

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Hungry – 800g

All dates from 4 July 2026 to 24 February 2027

Aptamil 1 First Infant Milk Pre-measured Tabs

All dates up to and including 17 January 2027

Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk – 800g

All dates from 18 June 2026 to 4 January 2027

Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk – 700g

All dates from 5 August 2026 to 20 February 2027

Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Big Pack – 1.2kg

All dates from 23 July 2026 to 13 January 2027

Aptamil 2 Follow On Milk Pre-measured Tabs

All dates up to and including 17 January 2027

Cow & Gate 1 First Infant Milk – 800g

All dates from 11 June 2026 to 25 January 2027

For Aptamil products, you can also use the Aptamil online batch checker to see if your product has been affected.

For Cow & Gate products, you can also use the Cow & Gate online batch checker to see if your product has been affected.

Anyone concerned about their baby’s health should contact a healthcare professional.

For further information on Cow & Gate products, contact the Cow & Gate Careline team on 0800 977 8880 or at https://www.cgbabyclub.co.uk

For further information on Aptamil products, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at https://www.aptaclub.co.uk