Nestlé has announced a voluntary recall of limited batches of infant formula products in Uzbekistan after identifying a potential contamination risk linked to one of the ingredients supplied by an external vendor.
The precautionary decision was confirmed by Nestlé Food LLC, the company’s local subsidiary, The Caspian Post reports, citing The Times of Central Asia.
The recall covers specific batches of dry instant milk formulas, fermented milk-based products, and amino acid-based formulas intended for infants requiring specialized medical nutrition. The affected products include NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN 2 OPTIPRO, NAN Kislomolochniy for infants up to 12 months, NAN Supreme for the same age group, and ALFARÉ Amino. Nestlé Food LLC emphasized that the recall is limited to the identified batches and does not affect other infant nutrition products available on the Uzbek market.
According to the company, the action follows a global recall triggered by the possible presence of cereulide toxin in arachidonic acid sourced from an external supplier. While the amount of the ingredient used is very small and Uzbekistan has no established regulatory limits for cereulide in food products, Nestlé decided to proceed with a voluntary recall to eliminate any potential risk. The recall process in Uzbekistan began on January 5, 2026.
Nestlé Food LLC stated that it has notified relevant local authorities and is ready to provide detailed information to regulators, consumers, and retail partners. Customers who have purchased products from the affected batches may return them in accordance with the company’s established procedures, with customer support services available to assist throughout the process.
Comparable precautionary measures have also been implemented in Kazakhstan, where Nestlé is recalling a limited number of infant food products, including dry milk formulas, sour-milk formulas, and amino acid-based dietary products. The company explained that cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus and is particularly dangerous because it cannot be eliminated through boiling or reheating. Exposure may result in acute food poisoning, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
The issue extends beyond Central Asia. Reuters reported that Nestlé has also recalled certain batches of its SMA, BEBA, and NAN infant formula products in parts of Europe due to the same potential contamination concern.
Nestlé reiterated that consumer health and safety remain its top priority, stressing that the recall is a preventive measure in line with the company’s global quality and safety standards. The company added that no confirmed cases of harm related to the affected products have been reported so far.
