Nestlé Senegal issued a statement following an international alert concerning the precautionary recall of specific infant formula batches, clarifying that its products remain unaffected. The company confirmed that "products marketed by Nestlé in Senegal are not affected by this recall." Nestlé insisted its products "are safe and can be consumed with complete confidence," referencing an "oil supplied by an international industrial player, used by several companies in the sector." The company stated it was the first to identify an anomaly, alerting authorities and the industry, and has since "ceased the supply of ARA oil from the supplier in question" to "sustainably raise standards and strengthen food safety."
Local Products Declared Safe
Nestlé Senegal affirmed that products marketed by the company in Senegal are not affected by the international infant formula recall. The company stated that "products marketed by Nestlé in Senegal are not affected by this recall." Leading brands such as NAN and Guigoz, which are registered with national authorities, have been declared compliant. Nestlé reiterated that "are safe and can be consumed with complete confidence," referencing an "oil supplied by an international industrial player, used by several companies in the sector." Nestlé emphasized that it was the first to identify an anomaly and alerted authorities and the industry, which "enabled a rapid collective response." The company maintains a "zero tolerance" policy, asserting that "no detectable trace of this toxin should be present in finished products." Nestlé also confirmed that it has "ceased the supply of ARA oil from the supplier in question" to "sustainably raise standards and strengthen food safety."
Root Cause of International Alert
The international alert regarding infant formula originated from the detection of traces of cereulide, a toxin produced by a bacterium, in a European factory. Nestlé indicated that the issue stemmed from "oil supplied by an international industrial player, used by several companies in the sector." The company asserted it was the first to identify this anomaly and notified authorities and the industry. Nestlé stated, "Nestlé emphasised that it was the first to identify this anomaly and alerted the authorities as well as the entire industry, a transparency that enabled a rapid collective response." Nestlé has since applied the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), maintaining a policy of "zero tolerance." The company insists that "no detectable trace of this toxin should be present in finished products." Following the discovery, Nestlé confirmed it "ceased the supply of ARA oil from the supplier in question" to "sustainably raise standards and strengthen food safety."
Nestlé's Safety Protocols and Commitment
Nestlé's internal policy operates on a "zero tolerance" principle regarding the toxin in its finished products, ensuring that "no detectable trace of this toxin should be present in finished products." The company ceased the supply of ARA oil from the supplier in question, stating it was "oil supplied by an international industrial player, used by several companies in the sector." Nestlé also strengthened its protocols following the anomaly. The company emphasized that it was the first to identify this issue, stating, "Nestlé emphasised that it was the first to identify this anomaly and alerted the authorities as well as the entire industry, a transparency that enabled a rapid collective response." Each batch now undergoes systematic testing to guarantee complete safety for consumers, with Nestlé assuring products "are safe and can be consumed with complete confidence." Nestlé reaffirmed its commitment to using scientific expertise to "sustainably raise standards and strengthen food safety."
