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France Probes Baby Formula Producers over Contamination Recalls

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Paris prosecutors will investigate whether five firms are culpable for distributing batches that may have contained a toxin.

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Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation into five major infant formula manufacturers following a large-scale recall of their product due to concerns about contamination with the toxic substance cerulide. Meanwhile, at least 36 infants in the UK have reportedly fallen ill.

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Recalls of suspected toxic baby milk products have made parents insecure in several European countries. Now, in France, the prosecutor's office is investigating.

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After recalling baby milk, the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office opened five investigation proceedings. According to the Paris State Attorney Laure Beccuau on Friday, the proceedings are concerned with suspected contaminated products from Nestlé, Lactalis, Danone, Babybio and La Marque en moins. According to the investigation, the investigation was already initiated at the end of January, in particular because of the danger to third parties. The …

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In a press release, the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office stated that it had opened at the end of January five investigations, in particular for "risking the life of others" against several brands, in the context of the case of contaminated infant milks.

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Three infants have died in recent weeks after ingesting contaminated infant formula. The Paris prosecutor's office announced on Friday that it has opened five investigations.

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France Bleu broke the news in on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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