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Nestlé has recalled batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, across Europe and several other markets due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.

The recall, which began on a limited basis in December, has since expanded. Nestlé has reported no illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the affected products.

According to the company, the issue was traced to a quality problem in an ingredient supplied by a leading vendor. After identifying the issue, Nestlé conducted comprehensive testing of all arachidonic acid oil and related oil blends used in the production of potentially impacted infant nutrition products.

The recall covers batches sold across Europe, as well as in Turkey and Argentina. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus and is not destroyed by cooking or boiling water, according to Britain’s Food Standards Agency (FSA).

“The toxin is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking, using boiling water or when making the infant milk,” the FSA said in a statement.

Nestlé said it identified the initial potential risk at a factory in the Netherlands. The Dutch food safety authority NVWA later stated that the company’s investigation showed the contaminated raw material had been used at multiple production sites, including locations outside the Netherlands.

The company has published batch numbers for affected products by country and said it is working closely with authorities to minimise supply disruption while ensuring consumer safety.