Baby formulas available at major retailers including Coles and Woolworths nationwide are being recalled because they may contain a toxin.

Specific batches of Alula Gold Reflux and Alula Colic & Constipation are being recalled due to the potential presence of toxin (cereulide) contamination, a substance produced by the Bacillus cereus microorganism. Food products containing the toxin may cause illness if consumed.

Acting Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) CEO Christel Leemhuis said the action follows an international recall by Lactalis, which prompted Sanulac to recall their affected batches.

“The potential presence of the cereulide toxin has been linked to an ingredient used in the Alula products, the same situation which led to a recent recall of specialist infant formula products,” Ms Leemhuis said.

“Cereulide can cause gastrointestinal illness but there have been no reports of associated illness in Australia. Other formula products not affected by the recall are available from retailers and parents and carers can contact their health care provider or pharmacist to discuss what’s best for their baby.”

Baby Formula Recall

The recalled formula batches are:

Alula Gold Reflux: Use By 17/03/2027, Batch 8000003387
Alula Colic & Constipation: Use By 17/03/2027, Batch 8000003407

The product(s) have been available for sale in Coles, Woolworths, pharmacies and Amazon nationally and online. The Alula Gold Reflux product has also been available at independent retailers including IGA, Big W and Costco nationally. This recall only applies to those products with the listed date and batch number details.

Symptoms linked to cereulide may include vomiting, diarrhoea or unusual lethargy. These symptoms can appear between 30 minutes to 6 hours after exposure and typically resolve within 24 hours.

Parents or carers concerned about the health of their infant should seek medical advice, and the products should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.