The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao said investigation on Nestle NAN Special Pro infant formula have found that the affected formula was not found in the  shelves at the time.

She further stated that the recall was precautionary with no documented evidence of harm, but warned that the risk to infants warranted the highest level of caution.

“According to the International Food Safety Authorities Network, as of 16 February 2026, a total of 99 countries and territories had received or recalled infant formula products from the affected brands. The products contained oil mixtures with ARA oil, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid essential for infant growth, contaminated with cereulide. Five countries — Brazil, Singapore, Spain, France and the United Kingdom — reported a total of 60 suspected cases of cereulide intoxication among people who had consumed the recalled products and presented with symptoms. Belgium had also recorded five confirmed cases of cereulide intoxication.”