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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Infant formula: cereulide toxin identified for the first time in a baby hospitalized in France

The cereulide toxin has been confirmed in a baby hospitalized in France, marking the first such case linked to the ongoing recall of infant formulas impacting major manufacturers.

Feb 27 • 07:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NAFDAC Announces Recall of Aptamil, Cow & Gate Infant Formula Batches

NAFDAC has announced a precautionary recall of certain batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formulas over contamination concerns.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

EU steps up border checks on baby milk ingredient from China

The EU has tightened border controls on a baby milk ingredient from China following a contamination scare linked to infant formula.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian invention: Pablum, Canada’s cereal superstar

The article discusses the invention of Pablum, a baby food developed in Canada during the Great Depression that became a staple in infant nutrition.

Feb 25 • 01:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Chief Hygienist: We Warned About Infant Milk Too Late

Czech health authorities have acknowledged that warnings about the safety of infant milk were issued later than necessary.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC warns of fake expiry dates on baby formula in Kaduna

NAFDAC has issued a warning regarding tampered SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula detected in Kaduna, raising concerns over consumer safety.

Feb 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

European Union says risk of exposure to cereulide is low after infant formula recalls

The European Union has declared the risk of infant exposure to cereulide toxin as low following widespread recalls of baby formulas across several countries.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

12 babies hospitalized after consuming milk withdrawn due to toxin

12 infants were hospitalized after consuming milk withdrawn over contamination concerns, with 41 reported cases of gastrointestinal symptoms in Spain.

Feb 19 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Contaminated infant milks: new complaints filed

New legal complaints have been filed in France concerning contaminated infant milk, implicating issues with French analysis capabilities.

Feb 13 • 15:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nestle: Full throttle after recalls

Nestlé is ramping up production of infant milk formula to prevent shortages following multiple contamination incidents that led to the recall of hundreds of batches of related products.

Feb 13 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa suspends batches of Nestlé infant formula; brand says it was a technical error

Anvisa suspends several batches of Nestlé's Alfamino infant formula due to excess levels of selenium and iodine, which the company attributes to a technical error in reporting.

Feb 12 • 18:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Suspicion of problems after defective infant formula appeared in four children

Four children in Czechia have shown signs of potential health issues linked to a defective infant formula.

Feb 12 • 17:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Contaminated Infant Milks: China Calls on Producers to Monitor Their Products

China has urged its infant milk producers to conduct tests for the toxin linked to a global recall, although there have been no reported cases of baby poisoning in the country yet.

Feb 12 • 14:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Two Suspicions of Infant Formula Poisoning in Czechia. Did the Authorities Warn Too Late?

Authorities in Czechia are investigating two suspicious cases of infant formula poisoning, raising concerns about the timeliness of their warnings.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Global scope infant food scandal threatens to take producers to court

A group of French families is suing the state and infant formula manufacturers for negligence over toxic contamination issues affecting over 60 countries, including Estonia.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toxin found in infant formulas comes from common bacteria and poses risks to children

A heat-resistant toxin called cereulide, produced by the Bacillus cereus bacterium, has led to recalls of powdered infant formulas by Nestlé and Danone due to health concerns for children.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

EOF: Recall of batches of well-known infant milk products

Greece's EOF has announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of infant milk products due to the presence of the toxin cereulide, following recommendations from EFSA.

Feb 10 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Five Babies Hospitalized in Spain After Consuming Milk Contaminated with a Toxin

Five babies in Spain have been hospitalized after consuming infant milk contaminated with the toxin cereulide, with a total of eight cases reported.

Feb 9 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parents urged to check baby formula as FSA issues 'do not use' warning

The Food Standards Authority has issued a 'do not use' warning for certain batches of Danone Infant Formula due to potential contamination with the toxin cereulide, which can cause nausea and vomiting.

Feb 6 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Danone recalls more baby formula products over cereulide toxin – see full list

Danone has recalled several batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin, leading the Food Standards Agency to advise parents to check their products.

Feb 6 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Distributor of "Aptamil" and "Tutteli" products recalls several batches

The distributor of infant formulas "Aptamil" and "Tutteli" in Latvia, SIA "Nutricia", has recalled several product batches as a precautionary measure according to the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD).

Feb 6 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Infant formulas: 23 references recalled in one week

Twenty-three infant formula products were recalled in one week due to health concerns related to contamination and undeclared allergens.

Feb 6 • 09:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Danone recalls infant formula in Austria and Germany

French food giant Danone has recalled over 120 batches of infant formula from the brands Aptamil and Milumil in Austria and Germany due to updated recommendations regarding cereulide contamination.

Feb 5 • 22:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Danone recalls 120 batches of infant formula in Austria and Germany

The major French food company Danone has recalled over 120 batches of Aptamil and Milumil infant formula due to potential contamination, as confirmed by the Austrian food safety agency Ages.

Feb 5 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nestlé's recall expands

Nestlé's recall of infant formula has been expanded to include additional batches delivered to grocery stores in January 2026.

Feb 4 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Another Nestlé baby formula product recalled over food poisoning fears

Nestlé has announced a recall of its SMA Advanced First Infant Milk due to the detection of a food poisoning toxin, following previous recalls last month.

Feb 4 • 05:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Infant formula recalled

Nestlé recalls NAN and Alfamino infant formula products due to the discovery of the toxin cereulid from the Bacillus cereus bacteria in an oil used in the products, as stated by the Food Safety Authority.

Feb 3 • 14:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Dangerous toxin in children's food: EU demands urgent tightening of rules

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for stricter regulations on cereulide toxin in infant formula following a product recall of major global brands in dozens of countries, including Croatia.

Feb 2 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PTA recalls Nuppi and Danalac milk powders

The Agricultural and Food Board (PTA) has announced a recall of Solbritt AS-produced Nuppi and Danalac infant milk powders as a precautionary measure.

Feb 2 • 15:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Another infant product recalled: Contains dangerous toxin, return it to the store

Croatian authorities have issued a recall for the infant food product Alfamino due to the presence of the dangerous Bacillus cereus toxin, affecting a specific batch that does not meet food safety regulations.

Jan 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nestlé: the list of affected countries by the recall of infant milk is growing

Nestlé has extended the list of countries affected by the recall of infant milk, now reaching around fifty, raising concerns about its reputation.

Jan 9 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Why has Nestlé had to withdraw infant powdered milk in more than 45 countries?

Nestlé has canceled the sale of several products worldwide due to the potential presence of a toxin produced by a potentially pathogenic bacteria.

Jan 9 • 13:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Nestlé withdraws baby food in 25 countries

Nestlé is recalling specific batches of infant nutrition products in 25 countries, primarily in Europe, due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.

Jan 6 • 21:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nutrition: Nestlé recalls baby food

Nestlé has initiated a large-scale recall of infant formula due to a quality issue with an ingredient from one of its suppliers, affecting specific batches of Beba and Alfamino products across multiple countries.

Jan 6 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Warning about Toxin: Nestlé Recalls Certain Infant Food

Nestlé has issued a precautionary recall of several infant food products due to the possible presence of a toxin that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Jan 5 • 12:11 UTC

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