Kuwait’s Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of S26 AR Gold infant formula following a contamination alert issued through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). The regulatory action, announced on January 14, 2026, targets limited production batches identified by the French manufacturer as potentially compromised.
The affected batches include:
– Batch No. 5125080661 with production date 05/05/2025
– Batch No. 5185080661 with production date 04/07/2025
– Batch No. 5330080661 (currently under company hold during shipment)
– Additional batch with production date 26/11/2025
Consumers who possess products matching these batch codes are advised to immediately cease usage and properly dispose of the contents. The 400-gram packages, designed for infants aged 0-12 months, are being recalled as a preventive measure despite no confirmed illness reports.
This development follows Nestlé’s recent global advisory regarding possible contamination in several infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA, and NAN formulas. The multinational corporation has expanded recalls to approximately 37 countries after detecting rare bacterial toxins in ingredients supplied by a manufacturing partner. Similar precautionary measures have been implemented across GCC nations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Food safety authorities emphasize that while no adverse health effects have been documented, the recall demonstrates heightened vigilance in protecting vulnerable consumer populations. Parents and caregivers seeking additional information are encouraged to contact regulatory agencies for guidance on alternative nutritional solutions.