Not to consume a batch of powdered infant formula found with lead possibly exceeding limit

Issue Date 25.7.2026
Source of Information

Macao authorities

Food Product

Infant Formula

Product Name and Description

Product name: Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 Infant Formula (800g)

Brand: FRISO PRESTIGE

Place of origin: Netherlands

Net weight: 800 grams

Best-before date: September 30, 2027

Batch number: 1W07KPJ

Importer: FrieslandCampina (Hong Kong) Ltd

Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The CFS noted a press release issued by the Macao authority on 25 July 2026 that the above-mentioned powdered infant formula was detected with lead content exceeding its permissible levels.
  • Long term excessive exposure to lead in children can lead to neurological impairment and affect brain development.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • The CFS immediately followed up on the incident and contacted the importer concerned.
  • Preliminary investigation by the CFS confirmed that the above-mentioned importer had imported the affected batch of the product into Hong Kong.
  • The importer concerned has also arranged testing on two samples of the same batch, and the results showed that they complied with the standards of Hong Kong and Macao.
  • For the sake of prudence, the CFS has instructed the importer to initiate a recall of the affected batch of product.
  • The CFS is stepping up the surveillance of powdered infant and young children formula in the market and will continue to closely monitor the recall of the related product to fully safeguard food safety.
Advice to the Trade

Stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if in possession.

Advice to Consumers

Not to let infants and young children consume the affected batch of the product, and to seek medical treatment for infants or young children who felt unwell after taking the product concerned.

Further Information

The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the distributor's hotline at 2280 4731 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2026-7-25

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