Manila: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed receiving 25 reports related to the voluntary recall of certain batches of Nan Optipro and Nankid Optipro infant formula products. Eighteen of the reports involve health concerns observed in infants and young children after consuming the affected products, FDA said in a statement on Friday.
According to Philippines News Agency, symptoms included vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other conditions, some requiring medical attention. All reports received are being evaluated to determine the appropriate regulatory actions and are coordinated with concerned agencies and offices to ensure proper verification and resolution, the FDA said.
The FDA said it continues to maintain close regulatory coordination with market authorization holder Nestl© Philippines, Inc., which has been directed to submit regular status reports on the implementation, assessment, and progress of the voluntary recall. Established procedures remain in place for the receipt, documentation, assessment, and disposition of consumer complaints, including reports of suspected adverse events.
Parents and caregivers are urged to closely monitor children's health and seek medical attention if symptoms occur. Concerns may also be reported via [email protected].
Earlier, the agency warned the public against these products, batch numbers, and packaging sizes: For Nan Optipro 0-6 months Infant Formula 5HMO, batches include 526901896A, 526901898A, 527001898B, and 527001898A. For NAN OPTIPRO 6-12 months Follow-On 5HMO, the affected batches are 525401896A, 528901896B, 533001896A, 525501898A, 528801898A, 533001898C, 525501898B, 528801898B, 525401898B, 528801898C, and 533001898A.
For Nan Optipro 1-3 years Milk Supplement 5HMO, the recalled batches include 526301896A, 528201896A, 528201896B, 531401896B, 531501896A, 531501896B, 533101896B, 533201896A, 528101896A, 531601896A, 533101896A, 528201898A, 531401898A, 533101898A, 528101898A, 533401898A, 528201898B, 531501898A, and 533101898B.
For Nankid Optipro 3+ years 5HMO, affected batches are 526701896A, 533701896B, 526701898A, and 533901898A.
