Nestle recalls infant formula

Food giant Nestle has recalled about 250 tins of the infant formula Lactogen 1 in an attempt to contain high levels of trace elements.

Nestle Communications Director Theo Mxakwe says the company's internal quality assurance tests show that the formula has higher than declared levels of iron, zinc and copper. He says the formula is not fit for consumption.

Mxakwe has, however, reassured consumers that the recalled product is not deadly. He says as a precautionary measure, they are recalling all Lactogen 1, 400g tins immediately.

Nestle has also advised all retailers to remove the product from their shelves immediately. It was manufactured on November 6, 2007.

Nestle is conducting internal investigations to determine what could have gone wrong in production.