The Surinamese government has officially confirmed that specific batches of Nutrilon infant formula, subject to an international voluntary recall, entered the country through standard distribution channels. This development follows a product safety initiative by manufacturer Danone in coordination with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
The recall was triggered by recently updated safety standards from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concerning cereulide, a toxic substance that can develop in food products under certain conditions. While the recall primarily targeted the Dutch market, subsequent investigations revealed that affected products had reached Surinamese retailers through regular import channels.
Suriname’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation, working through its Food Safety Authority (VWA), has initiated comprehensive monitoring of the situation. Authorities emphasize that no health incidents or adverse effects have been reported within the country to date. The current measures are described as precautionary, implemented to safeguard infant and young children’s health and safety.
Government officials maintain detailed information about the involved distribution parties and are collaborating with relevant agencies to ensure close surveillance. Health authorities are advising parents and caregivers to remain vigilant and contact retailers or appropriate government agencies if they possess potentially affected products.
The public can access the complete list of recalled Nutrilon batches through official government channels, including a dedicated downloadable document detailing the specific products involved in the safety initiative.