Yemen YSMO issues warning over Nestlé milk varieties

Last updated Feb 10, 2026 5:28 PM

SANAA, Feb. 01 (YPA) – The Sanaa-based Yemeni Standards, Metrology and Quality Control Authority (YSMO) announced on Tuesday the ban of some products related to infant formula from entering the country.

The YSMO warned in a statement that they are closely monitoring food safety measures for Nestlé infant and Follow-up formula products, in response to global recall alerts linked to several items and production batches due to potential Cereulide toxin contamination from Bacillus cereus, which could threaten children’s health and safety.

About the continuous follow-up of food safety procedures related to infant formula and follow-up formula milk products of Nestle (Nestlé), after monitoring global recalls that included several items and operations, due to the possibility of contamination of these products with Cereulide toxins resulting from Bacillus cereus bacteria, which pose a potential threat to the health and safety of children.

The statement identified the banned products as NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 ULTIMA, S-26 GOLD, BEBA, LITTLE STEPS 1, SMA, GUIGOZ, and NIDAL.

Due to the circulation of some of these products in neighboring countries, and in order to protect consumers and prevent any possible access of these products to local markets, the authority emphasizes the following measures: carefully check all the packaging of the above products before use.

The statement confirmed that these measures come within the framework of its constant keenness on the safety and health of children, and calls on all consumers to cooperate and report immediately to avoid any potential risks.

Given that some of these products are circulating in neighboring countries, and in order to protect consumers and prevent their potential entry into local markets, the authority’s statement urged the public to carefully inspect the packaging of the listed products before use.

The statement stressed that these measures are part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding children’s health and safety, and urged all consumers to cooperate by promptly reporting any suspected products to prevent potential risks.