EU tightens rules for baby formula after toxin scare
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The EU Member States have adopted new limit values for the substance cereulide in infant formulae. The background is numerous product recalls since the end of 2025. The recall wave started in December 2025 when Nestlé reported possible contamination with cereulide.
Noticias de Navarra
The countries of the European Union have agreed this Friday to establish new ceilings for cereulide, a bacterial toxin, in formula milk and other baby foods. The decision comes after a contamination that forced numerous products to be removed from the European market between December 2025 and April 2026.
The case of infant milks had started in December 2025 with Nestlé recalling dozens of lots because of the potential presence of cereulide.
Observador
Correio da ManhãMember States have adopted ceilings for cereulide in infant products. Toxin has been the source of preventive collection in seven European countries.
By December 2025 dozens of lots of infant milk had been recalled in about 60 countries because of the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause dangerous vomiting in newborns.
Member States of the European Union have approved new strict maximum limits for the presence of this dangerous toxin in infant formulae.
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