Canadian food safety officials have issued a precautionary recall of certain batches of Kendamil infant formula after concerns about possible contamination with cereulide toxin.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recall affects Kendamil Infant Formula with whole milk (1049 g), a milk-based powder with iron that was sold at Costco Wholesale locations across Canada and through Costco’s online store. Officials said the action was triggered by a related recall in another country.
Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. The CFIA notes that the compound is highly heat-stable, meaning typical preparation methods—such as mixing formula with hot water—are unlikely to neutralize it.
At this time, regulators report no confirmed illnesses in Canada linked to the affected product. However, the agency advises parents and caregivers not to use the recalled formula and to follow return or disposal instructions.
Food safety experts say such recalls, even when precautionary, are taken seriously because infants are particularly vulnerable to foodborne toxins. “Rapid action and transparent communication are critical when products intended for babies are involved,” a representative public health perspective notes.
Consumers can verify affected lot codes on the CFIA website and contact retailers for refunds.