Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Posted in Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls on May 5, 2026
The a2 Milk Company issued a voluntary recall on May 2, 2026 for three batches of imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula.
What is the reason for the recall?
Potential contamination with a bacterial toxin called cereulide!
What products are being recalled? What is cereulide and how does it get into infant formula? If you have this recalled formula from a2 Milk Company, what should you do with it?
Here’s what we know so far about the a2 Milk Company infant formula recall.
A May 2 press release announced an a2 Milk Company recall involving three batches of their a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula for babies 0 to 12 months.
The recall was initiated following discovery of the presence of cereulide toxin in the product.
New guidance from the New Zealand food regulatory authority prompted additional testing of this infant formula product. Cereulide was detected in this process. According to the press release, “the probable source of cereulide is an ingredient in the Product.”
Recalled product includes:
Impacted product was distributed nationwide through the a2 Milk Company website, Amazon, and Meijer stores as part of “Operation Fly Formula.”
In all, 16,428 of the 63,078 recalled units were sold to customers. The company states that the product has been discontinued and removed from sale prior to the initiation of the recall.
To make matters worse, the a2 Milk Company is not currently authorized to import this product into the United States. Their importation rights expired on December 31, 2025.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by the certain strains of Bacillus cereus bacteria. This harmful toxin is heat stable, allowing it to maintain integrity despite preparing infant formula with hot water.
Symptoms from this type of infection vary depending on whether or not the contaminated food already contains toxins (emetic syndrome) or bacteria that produces toxins once it is already in your body (diarrheal syndrome).
As the toxin was detected during the sampling process, the likely symptoms would involve those in emetic syndrome. However, it is also important to note symptoms of the alternative diarrheal syndrome.
If the toxin is already present in the infant formula before your baby consumes it, they may experience emetic syndrome symptoms.
Often involving nausea and vomiting that comes on quickly.
Most people become sick with Bacillus emetic syndrome somewhere between one to six hours after eating.
The illness caused by enterotoxins is referred to as Bacillus diarrheal syndrome. It is the most common form of Bacillus illness in the U.S. and Europe.
Symptoms often include abdominal pain, stomach cramping, and watery diarrhea, beginning six to 15 hours after eating.
If you have recalled a2 Milk Company infant formula in your home, you may be wondering what to do with it. The answer will depend on whether or not your child has consumed the product.
If you have purchased recalled a2 Milk Company infant formula, but your child has not consumed it, you should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. You may also contact the manufacturer directly.
If you have purchased recalled a2 Milk Company infant formula and your child has consumed some of the product, you will want to consider a few options. However, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms, discontinue use.
If your child is not sick, hold on to the package for a while, in case symptoms develop. Package the product and clearly label it so that it is not used. If symptoms develop, remaining product and/or batch information can be used for traceback investigation purposes.
If your child does experience symptoms, seek medical help right away. Explain to your healthcare provider of the recent exposure to cereulide toxin to help expedite testing and treatment for a better outcome.
It is also a good idea to report your illness to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
On the Recall Notice, the FDA is also asking consumers to report “adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product” to their MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
Click here to fill out that form online. Alternatively, you can call their hotline at 1-800-332-1088 to request a form to send through postal mail.
If your child or family member has become seriously ill after consuming a2 Milk Company Infant Formula, it is a good idea to get advice from an experienced Food Poisoning Lawyer.
Medical bills, time off caring for a loved one, and other burdens associated with cereulide toxin poisoning add up.
An experienced food poisoning lawyer can help gather necessary reports and evidence to support your case. Point you in the right direction to ensure appropriate treatment. They can also help answer any questions that you may have and even some that you have not thought of.
If your child or a family member has become sick from a2 Milk Company infant formula and wish to file legal claim, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has a Food Poisoning Lawyer that can help!
The Lange Law Firm has represented families with situations just like yours and won millions of dollars in food poisoning and product liability lawsuits. Let them help you get the justice you deserve.
Call (833) 330-3663 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Or fill out the online submission form and someone will get back with you right away.
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By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)