Finding on Consumption of Infant Formula Products Contaminated with Cereulide Toxins

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether any infants have consumed infant formula products contaminated with cereulide toxins; and (b) what steps the Government is taking to increase the surveillance of infant formula products to ensure their safety.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: As of 30 January 2026, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) have identified three cases who had consumed the affected products with mild symptoms likely associated with cereulide exposure. All cases have since recovered.

SFA ensures both imported and locally manufactured infant formula meet safety requirements through our food safety surveillance. Cereulide is an uncommon contaminant in infant formula products that should not be present with effective controls in the manufacturing process.

SFA was alerted to overseas recalls of infant formula contaminated with cereulide in a raw ingredient in early January 2026 and has stepped up testing of infant formula products for cereulide. SFA has directed and announced the recall of infant formula products detected with cereulide.

The CDA is also working closely with SFA, and conducting surveillance with doctors and hospitals to monitor for potential cases of cereulide poisoning in children.