Georgia: Under the supervision of the National Food Agency, the process of removing specific batches of “Nestle Georgia” children’s food products is underway.
“Nestle Group” decided to request certain baby food products from different markets, including Georgia, in raw materials (vegetable oil – source of omega-6 arachidonic acids) due to the possible risk of exposure to toxin Cereulid, although the content of this ingredient is minimal and the content of toxin Cereolid is far from Georgia and others Not even in EU countries It’s getting back to normal.
The National Food Agency is supervising the process of removing/requesting specific batches of baby food products produced by “Nestle Georgia” – dry fast soluble milk mixtures from the market, specifically:
- NAN 1 OPTIPRO – Tin Can, 800 g – 51490346AA, 51750346AB, 51810346AA;
- NAN 2 OPTIPRO – tin can, 800 g – 51240017C1, 51240017 C2, 51420017C6, 51430017C2, 51570017C1, 51660017C5, 51670017C1,52940017C3, 52950017C1;
- NAN 2 OPTIPRO – tin can, 400 g – 51550017A1, 52920017A;
- NAN 2 OPTIPRO – Cardboard box, 1050 g – 5218167821, 5256167811;
The National Food Agency and the Ministry of Health urge consumers, if they have purchased products from the named parties, not to use them!
The Ministry of Health, the National Center for Disease Control of the Ministry of Health, and the National Center of Public Health are involved in active communication with specialists in the field. This substance does not represent significant damage to health, and preventive measures have been taken.
Cereulide is a bug-causing toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. If a child eats food contaminated with this toxin, the symptoms may include diarrhea, weakness, and fatigue. Symptoms usually fade from 30 minutes to 6 hours after contact, disappearing within 24 hours.
In European countries, after receiving this product, children have not been admitted to a medical facility.
For information, when taking the above-mentioned food, including these symptoms, it is advisable to contact a pediatrician, who will determine treatment or supervision as needed.
It is noted that the market is only required for certain parties, which, according to the company’s assessment, may contain potential risks. The demand from the market does not apply to other parties’ products and other baby food products, which Nestlé represents in Georgia.
“Nestle Georgia” immediately informed the National Food Agency and expressed readiness for cooperation. The process of identifying and removing parties is ongoing.
