NKFH: DANONE has recalled Milumil 3 Junior infant formula

By: Trademagazin Date: 2026. 02. 20. 10:06

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Due to microbiological non-compliance and the presence of cereulid toxin, DANONE Hungary Ltd. has recalled and withdrawn Milumil 3 Junior breast milk supplement formulas in 500, 1000 and 1500 gram packages from consumers and from circulation – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI on Friday. At the same time, Danone drew attention to the fact that a toxin was detected in one of the product’s ingredients; The recall was done as a precaution, the company’s infant formulas are safe.

It was recalled that DANONE Hungary Kft. voluntarily initiated a consumer recall of infant formulas on February 5th as a precautionary measure, as a microbiological non-conformity, cereulid toxin, was detected in one of the products’ ingredients.

It was emphasized that Danone Hungary Kft. is recalling certain items of the Milumil 3 Junior product from consumers as a precautionary measure, in response to an official notice.

The measure is in line with the European Food Safety Authority’s Authority (EFSA) to the latest scientific opinion, which defined the maximum acceptable concentration of cereulide. Based on the EFSA guidelines, the recalled infant formula products may potentially exceed the limit recommended by EFSA.

For all these reasons, the authority asks that if anyone has purchased 500, 1000 or 1500 gram Milumil 3 Junior infant formula, they return it to the place of purchase: pharmacy or store. The product can be returned in an opened or unopened state, without a block, and the purchase price will be refunded on site.

DANONE Hungary Kft., in cooperation with the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority, withdrew the affected items from circulation and recalled them from consumers. The authority is monitoring the measures taken by the company and the further fate of the recalled products (destruction or removal) – the NKFH statement reads.

DANONE Hungary Kft. told MTI on Friday that cereulid toxin was identified in one of the product’s components. They emphasized that this is a purely precautionary measure, that Danone’s infant formula products are safe, and that both routine inspections and targeted additional tests conducted in light of the industry situation have confirmed this.