Costco Baby Formula Recalled Over Cereulide Toxin
What Happened
On February 22, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning for Kendamil Infant Formula with Whole Milk due to the potential presence of cereulide toxin. Costco Canada followed up with a member notice on February 25, 2026. The affected formula was sold exclusively through Costco warehouses, Costco Business Centres, and costco.ca across Canada between June 2025 and February 2026.
The recall is related to ARA oil (arachidonic acid) used in the affected products, which may contain cereulide toxin.
This recall (CFIA ID: RA-81636, Class 2) was triggered by a recall in another country. No illnesses have been reported associated with the consumption of this product, but the CFIA has launched a food safety investigation that may lead to additional product recalls.
How to Identify the Product
What Is Cereulide and Why Is It Dangerous
Cereulide is a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus bacteria. According to the CFIA, cereulide is highly heat stable — it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking or when preparing infant formula for consumption. In other words, mixing the powder with hot water will not make the formula safe.
The CFIA notes that symptoms typically begin rapidly after ingestion and most often involve gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Affected Product Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kendamil |
| Product | Infant Formula with Whole Milk — Milk Based Powder with Iron |
| Size | 1,049 g |
| Costco Item # | 1906402 |
| UPC | 8 50045 23826 1 |
| Sold At | Costco warehouses, Business Centres, and costco.ca — Canada-wide |
| Purchase Window | June 2025 – February 2026 |
| CFIA Recall Class | Class 2 |
| CFIA Recall ID | RA-81636 |
Affected Lot Codes
Two specific lot codes are included in this recall. Both share the same manufacturing and best before dates:
| Manufactured | Best Before | Lot Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MA 01 | 2027 MA 01 | L 897274 M 121 |
| 2025 MA 01 | 2027 MA 01 | L 888632 M 121 |
Check the printed codes on your canister. If the lot code matches either L 897274 M 121 or L 888632 M 121, your product is affected.
What Should You Do
- Stop using this formula immediately. Do not feed it to your baby, even if you have already opened the canister.
- Check the lot code on your canister against the two codes listed above.
- Throw it out or return it to Costco for a full refund at any Costco warehouse.
- Contact your healthcare provider if your baby has consumed this product and is showing symptoms such as nausea or vomiting.
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product.
Finding a Replacement Formula
If you were using Kendamil as your baby's primary formula, speak with your pediatrician or family doctor about suitable alternatives. Switching formulas abruptly can sometimes cause temporary digestive discomfort in infants, so professional guidance is recommended.
Contact Information
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Costco Customer Service | 1-888-562-4898 (Mon–Sun, 3:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST) |
| Kendamil WhatsApp | +44 1539 480002 |
| Kendamil Email | enquiries@kendamil.com |
| Company | Kendal Nutricare Canada Ltd. |
Official Sources
This article is for informational purposes only. If your infant has consumed the recalled product, please contact your healthcare provider. Always refer to the official recall notices for the most current details.