Danone has issued an alert in the Netherlands on its Nutricia-branded Nutrilon Pepti infant formula over fears some of the products have had their labels forged.
The group is urging users to check expiry dates of the product as there are a "limited number" of cans in circulation being sold by an unknown third party that is labelling Nutrilon Neonatal products – a milk dedicated to premature babies – as Nutrilon Pepti 1 and 2, a baby formula for special medical purposes designed for babies allergic to cow's milk.
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A spokesperson for Nutricia told just-food the issue had been brought to their attention "just a few days ago" by the police which is currently investigating the case.
"The tins of Nutrilon Pepti were identified outside of the regular sales channel by the police. Nutricia assures that products acquired in the regular sales channel, such as pharmacies, home care organisations and the online channels of both Nutricia and its partners are safe to use, which can be checked by verifying the best before date. When there is a suspicion that your child has a reaction to the food, we advise you to consult your doctor," Danone said.
Danone warns children with cow's milk allergies could "develop a serious allergic reaction" to the product.
"Food safety is one of our biggest concerns hence we are rolling out a campaign to alert the public," the spokesperson said.
