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UK Formula Milk Recall
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced recalls of certain batches of formula milks made by Danone (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Nestlé (SMA, Little Steps). These batches may contain a toxin called cereulide, which can cause food poisoning. What symptoms does the toxin cause? Babies may become unwell soon after drinking the formula, with:…
Early Start Nutrition Christmas Working Hours
The Early Start Nutrition team are looking forward to spending time with family and friends over the festive period. We will be out of the office on the following days: Wednesday 24th December 2025 Thursday 25th December 2025 Friday 26th December 2025 Saturday 27th December 2025 Sunday 28th December 2025 Monday 29th December 2025 Tuesday…
Menu Planning Tips for Early Years Settings
In this blog we’ll be exploring menu planning tips for early years settings, such as nurseries and childminders. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Nutrition Guidance was developed to help early years providers meet the EYFS statutory framework requirement that states ‘Where children are provided with meals, snacks and drinks, these MUST be healthy, balanced…
Dietary Requirements and Allergy Management in your Early Years Setting
In this blog we explore some of the key considerations around allergy management in your early years setting, along with how to meet children’s dietary requirements, as outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage Nutrition Guidance (opens in new tab). Some children in your childcare setting may be required to follow a special diet. This…



