Health.
Due to the risk of the presence of cereulide, a toxin from Bacillus cereus bacteria, in certain batches of Nestle's "SMA" infant formula, which could lead to symptoms of food poisoning, the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) banned the import, sale, and use of these products on October 5, 2026.
On October 5, 2026, the relevant authorities banned the use and sale of a specific brand of Nestlé milk packet due to a potential health risk. To ensure public health and safety, this measure was taken following the identification of issues that could be harmful to health in the product. In connection with this decision, while relevant agencies are working to remove these milk packets from the market, the public has also been urged not to use the product. Removing food items that do not meet health and safety standards from the market is an important step taken for public safety.
