FDA urged: Probe recall of Nestlé milk products

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January 12, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Amid concerns over child health and consumer safety, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should investigate Nestlé Philippines’ recall of batches of infant and growing up milk formula products, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

In a statement on Saturday, Gatchalian urged the FDA to look into the recall of Nan Optipro and Nankid Optipro, noting that several parents had trusted these milk products.

He said authorities must determine what measures are needed to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“I am urging the FDA to probe the recall of Nan Optipro and Nankid Optipro, which are part of its line of infant and growing up milk formulas,” Gatchalian said.

He said clarity and accountability were essential, stressing the need to understand both the cause of the issue and the safeguards.

Gatchalian also said Nestlé Philippines should cooperate in future inquiries and address the concerns of affected consumers.

Nestlé Philippines had announced a voluntary recall of limited batches of Nan Optipro and Nankid Optipro products due to a possible contamination risk.