A London mother has been left horrified after discovering live maggots crawling inside her baby's formula milk, purchased from a major UK supermarket chain.
The Shocking Discovery
Sarah Thompson, 28, made the stomach-churning find while preparing a bottle for her eight-month-old daughter. "I was about to make her evening feed when I noticed something moving in the powder," the distressed mother recounted. "When I looked closer, I saw tiny white maggots wriggling throughout the container."
The Aptamil formula had been purchased just days earlier from a local Tesco supermarket and showed no signs of tampering or damage to the packaging.
Immediate Health Concerns
"My immediate thought was what if I hadn't noticed and had fed this to my baby?" Sarah told reporters, visibly shaken. "It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened."
The concerned parent immediately contacted both the supermarket and the manufacturer, demanding answers about how such contamination could occur in a product designed for vulnerable infants.
Supermarket Response and Investigation
Tesco has launched an urgent investigation into the incident, with a spokesperson stating: "We have very strict procedures in place to ensure all our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. We are taking this matter extremely seriously and are working with the supplier to understand how this occurred."
The contaminated product has been sent for laboratory analysis to determine the source of the infestation and whether other batches might be affected.
Manufacturer's Statement
Danone, the company that produces Aptamil, issued their own response: "We were very concerned to hear about this incident and are conducting a thorough investigation. Product quality and safety are our absolute priorities."
The company emphasised their rigorous quality control processes but acknowledged that this case required immediate attention and resolution.
What Parents Should Watch For
Consumer safety experts recommend that parents:
- Always check packaging for any signs of damage before purchase
- Inspect formula powder carefully before use, even from sealed containers
- Store formula in cool, dry conditions as directed
- Report any concerns immediately to both retailer and manufacturer
This alarming incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to products intended for our most vulnerable consumers.
