Bacillus cereus is a species of bacteria known for its ability to cause foodborne illnesses, such as diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
The three batches of Hochdorf have been identified by the respective statements as 30484024, 30484025 and 30484247, a Danone batch has been identified as 31-10-2026, and two ALULA batches have been identified as 8000003387 and 8000003407. Specific details can be found via the webpage links: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/news/detail/zh-hant/N26AWo8hWg and https://www.gcs.gov.mo/news/detail/zh-hant/N26AXo6coT.
Both bureaux urged residents to immediately stop letting infants and young children consume products from the affected batches, regardless of whether they were purchased through online shopping, overseas purchasing services, or other channels, adding that if any infant or young child experiences discomfort after consuming the problematic products, they should seek medical attention right away.
For any enquiries regarding the products, please call the Food Safety Hotline on 2833 8181.
A raft of infant formula products has been recalled by their respective manufacturers around the world recently for containing the Bacillus cereus.
This image courtesy of the Chemist Warehouse Australia’s pharmacy website shows the ALULA GOLD REFLUX 0-12MTHS 900G format, one of the affected batches of infant formula containing the Bacillus cereus.
