A UK retailer has urgently recalled items from two baby formula brands including Aptamil after some products were found to contain expired milk.
B&M has told shoppers to “not use” the item as it “might not be safe” for babies following the date-related issue.
The recall notice affects Aptamil First Infant Milk Powder (800g) product code 348054, Aptamil Follow-On Milk (4x200ml) product code 422087, Kendamil Infant Milk (800g) product code 422378, Aptamil Follow-On Milk (700g) product code 422056 and Kendamil First Milk (250ml) product code 422381.
The retailer assured punters it was investigating how the mix-up occurred.
The two brands reportedly contained milk from October 8th and earlier.
The recall notice reads: “If you’ve purchased either of these products with an expiry date of 08/10 or earlier, please do not use the product.
“Please return the product to your local store immediately. A refund or replacement will be provided.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
“For further assistance please contact your local store’s team. If you have any further questions, please contact Customer Services – 0330 838 9000.”
The advice continued: “Before you open and use a new can of formula, glance at the expiration date.
“You don’t want to accidentally use expired formula – it can lose its nutrients and might not be safe for your little one.
“If you find a can that’s past its date, don’t risk it. Toss it out to keep your baby safe and healthy.”
Aptamil manufacturer Danone said their “number one priority” was to make sure their products were always safe to use, especially for children.
A spokesperson for Danone UK & Ireland said: “Danone UK & Ireland was made aware that out-of-date Aptamil First Infant Milk Powders and Follow-On Milk ready-to-drink liquids were discounted by B&M.
“The quality and safety of our products is our number one priority to ensure parents can rely on them with confidence and these products should not have been sold.
“In the UK, formula milk is highly regulated and we comply with these regulations.
“We have a strict global policy for Baby Formula Marketing Standards, which all our employees, brands and retail customers must adhere to.
“This standard prohibits discounts on infant formula.
“Once made aware, we contacted B&M and the retailer removed out-of-date product and marketing materials immediately.”
The move comes after Home Bargains urgently recalled some of its popular chocolate bars over a potentially deadly “health risk”.
Chocolate bars being recalled include the Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut, and Milka Oreo Brownie bars.
The Milka products have been found to not list ingredients contained like nuts, soya, wheat and gluten on their packaging in English.
