Neither Food Standards Agency nor the NHS currently recommend the use of prep machines to safely prepare formula. The way formula milk is prepared is vitally important. It needs to made in as sterile conditions as possible, with water at least 70c being used to kill potential bacteria in powdered infant formula. It’s recommended families follow guidelines to correctly make up formula feeds. Formula preparation machines are marketed as being a sterile and convenient method of preparing formula fe

The food safety watchdog is warning parents in the UK to avoid contaminated baby formula after a batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula, made by food giant Danone, was recalled after the toxin cereulide was found in the product. The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that the contamination originated from a third-party ingredient supplier. The same supplier is also linked to a recall by Nestlé earlier this month. It recalled some of its baby formula products over concerns that they could contain

Our risk analysis process keeps food safe so you can trust the food you eat. We use science and evidence to identify and assess food safety risks and provide guidance to reduce these. Here’s an overview: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/food-and-animal-feed-safety-risk-analysis-from-1-january-2021 | Food Standards Agency