Infant formula recalled over toxin that causes nausea and vomiting

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall for Kendamil infant formula sold at Costco over concerns it may contain a toxin which causes food poisoning.

Infant formula that was sold at Costco Warehouse locations across Canada is being recalled due to a toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, two batches of Kendamil brand infant formula are being recalled over the presence of cereulide, a toxin that is produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. If consumed, the toxin can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms in as little as 30 minutes, including stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Cereulide is also highly heat stable, which means it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed when the formula is heated for consumption. In younger infants, the toxin can lead to further complications such as dehydration.

“Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products,” the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned in its recall notice. “Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.”

The recalled products come in 1,049 gram packages and have a best before date of May 1, 2027.

The batches were produced in May 2025 and their codes are 897274 and 888632.

If you think your child has become sick from consuming the recalled formula, contact your healthcare provider.

Kendamil is a U.K.-based company that markets infant formula created from whole milk.

There are no reported illnesses in Canada.