(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has issued a formal clarification regarding the recent safety alert for Nestlé baby formula. Officials state that the health warning is limited to one specific contaminated batch and does not affect the broader product range available to consumers.
Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the Executive Director of the Bureau, provided this detail following a government directive to stop the distribution of certain infant formula products due to international safety concerns. The initial alert was published on January 8, 2026, after the agency received information regarding potential product contamination.
The specific product identified by public health authorities is NAN Special Pro HA 0-12, identified by Batch Number 51660742F3. This 800g item was produced on June 15, 2025, and is marked with an expiry date of December 15, 2026. The Bureau has instructed members of the public to stop using this specific batch immediately and has ordered retailers to remove it from their inventory.
While appearing on the Sundown radio program, Director Nyoka explained that the recall is highly specific. She noted that because the safety concerns are restricted to the listed batch number, other NAN products on sale remain safe for parental use. She advised that there is no reason for widespread alarm among the population.
Despite the limited nature of the recall, the Director recommended that parents and caregivers speak with doctors or nutrition specialists to find safe feeding alternatives. This ensures that the nutritional requirements of infants are maintained while the specific batch is being withdrawn.
The Bureau also highlighted the necessity of medical oversight for children. Any child who is thought to have consumed the formula from the affected batch should be taken to a medical professional for an examination. Regular health assessments are considered vital for infants during active safety recalls.
Regional authorities have mirrored this caution. The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority released a similar warning last week after receiving direct information from Nestlé about contamination in certain infant products. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards said it will continue to check local markets to ensure the hazardous batch is removed and that no further risks to public health exist.
