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Parents must check their formula stocks immediately and look for the specific batch number 51660742F3, which was manufactured in June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any households with the affected batch should discontinue use immediately and not feed the formula to their babies under any circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall notice is supported by the National Consumer Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-risk\">Health risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin that can cause severe food poisoning, with symptoms potentially including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In infants, whose immune systems are still developing, exposure to such toxins can be particularly dangerous and may lead to serious complications requiring medical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IN OTHER NEWS: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/lifeguards-save-two-boys-from-rip-current-at-milnerton-beach\/\">Lifeguards save two boys from rip current at Milnerton Beach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The toxin is produced by Bacillus cereus, a bacteria commonly associated with food spoilage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is resistant to heat treatment, meaning normal sterilisation processes may not eliminate the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stock check<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine if your formula is affected, carefully examine Nestl\u00e9 NAN products for the following details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product Name: NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula (0-12 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack Size: 800g tin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch Number: 51660742F3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing Date: June 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The batch number is typically printed on the bottom or side of the tin. 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