Qatar and Kuwait warn against contaminated Nestle infant formula

Authorities called for vigilance and quick disposal of the affected food.

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Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor
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Qatar and Kuwait warn against contaminated Nestle infant formula
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Among the authorities that have warned people against the consumption of popular infant formula by Nestle is Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health and Kuwait’s Public Authority for Food and Nutrition.

Sharing the batch numbers and details of the suspected contaminated formula on X, the authorities called for vigilance and quick disposal of the affected food. Batches affected include

  • NAN,

  • ALFAMINO,

  • S-26 GOLD, and

  • S-26 ULTIMA.

These batches are suspected to have Bacillus cereus bacteria, which would result in cereulide toxin.

Exposure to cereulide toxins can lead to symptoms such as nausea, frequent vomiting, and abdominal pain.

The recall comes soon after Nestle global launched a worldwide recall of some products that were thought to be contaminated and could cause food poisoning in infants. Other countries in the Gulf that followed suit include UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar
Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor
Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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