A fresh batch of a Nestle baby formula product has been recalled following the discovery of a food poisoning toxin. The new group has been added to several batches of the food giant's SMA infant formula and follow-on formula that were recalled in January amid concerns they contained the cereulide toxin.

This can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps if consumed. It was confirmed by the Food Standards Agency on Friday that arachidonic acid (ARA) oil, which plays an important role in infant development and is added to formula to ensure non-breastfed babies receive it, was the affected ingredient.

The latest batch to be recalled is 800g packs of SMA Advanced First Infant Milk with a best before date of December 2027 and marked 53390346AB. It was only distributed in Northern Ireland, according to the FSA.

Nestle said in a statement that the product recall was being made “out of an abundance of caution” as there have been no confirmed reports of any illness in connection with the product.

Other Nestle products affected by the recall include: SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk; SMA Anti Reflux; SMA Alfamino; SMA First Infant Milk; SMA Little Steps First Infant Milk; SMA Comfort and SMA Lactose Free. Danone also recalled a batch of its Aptamil baby formula product over concerns it could contain cereulide on January 23.

The FSA said only one batch sold in the UK was affected, but additional batches in other countries were also affected. The contamination that led to both recalls originated from a shared, third-party, ingredient supplier.

The FSA urged people with any affected products to stop using them, switch to an alternative and contact their GP or NHS 111 if their baby has already consumed the formula.

The FSA added if formula is prescribed, parents should speak to a pharmacist or doctors before switching. More detail about which batches have been recalled can be found on food.gov.uk or on the Nestle website.