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LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Nestle (NESN.S), opens new tab said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. After a quality issue was detected in an ingredient from a leading supplier, Nestle undertook testing of all arachidonic acid oil and corresponding oil mixes used in the production of its potentially impacted infant nutrition products," a Nestle spokesperson said. With testing complete, Nestle has recalled affected products and is activating alternative suppliers of arachidonic acid oil, ramping up production at several factories and accelerating the release of unaffected products from distribution centres to maintain supply. Reckitt (RKT.L), opens new tab is exploring options, including a sale, for its Mead Johnson business, which faces hundreds of lawsuits in the U.S. over claims - which it denies - that its infant formula can cause a fatal intestinal illness in premature babies."