US EditionPopular baby formula is recalled over toxin fear - what parents need to know
Recalls involve major brands including Aptamil and Cow & Gate after 36 babies fell ill from cereulide toxin contamination linked to a Chinese ingredient supplier, authorities said.
- The Food Standards Agency is investigating large-scale baby formula recalls in the UK after multiple products were pulled over contamination fears, possibly linked to a shared ingredient supplier.
- Investigators trace the problem to a shared third-party ingredient supplier, with cereulide detected in ARA made by Cabio Biotech, Wuhan-based ARA supplier.
- Health reports show 36 suspected ill babies after Nestle's December recall and Danone's January 23 recall was extended on February 6 to include Aptamil and Cow & Gate products.
- Parents are being urged to check cupboards and not feed recalled formula to babies, and caregivers whose babies consumed it should seek healthcare professionals’ advice and consult the Food Standards Agency website.
- European regulators tightened cereulide limits earlier in February, Swiss food safety authority began investigating batches on Feb 9, and officials aim to trace contaminated raw material through international production and supply chains.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Alarm bells sounded when the toxic substance cereulide was found in baby food. Recalls followed worldwide, and France launched an investigation into the deaths of two babies. Although the contamination generally seemed limited, subsequent calculations show that the safe limit was significantly exceeded.
Baby formula recalled in Spain and Britain
French dairy giant Danone has expanded its recall of infant formula products to include batches sold in Spain and the United Kingdom, amid concerns the products may contain traces of a potentially harmful toxin. The move comes amid a broader industry-wide response that has also seen rival Nestlé widen its own formula recall after health officials in Belgium confirmed a second infant case linked to… Source
Baby food poisoning prompts recall of infant formula products
RETAILERS in Jersey have been contacted by Environmental Health officers after 36 infants in the UK suffered suspected food poisoning linked to recalled batches of contaminated baby formula. Several manufacturers, including Nestlé and Danone, have issued recalls of infant formula because a toxin called cereulide may make them unsafe for babies to drink. These include batches of SMA and Cow & Gate. The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed food…
EU countries investigate formula illness links
Several European countries have reported possible illnesses in relation to a recall of contaminated infant formula.Global recalls of formula products from Nestlé, Lactalis, Danone and others are ongoing following the detection of cereulide – a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The toxin can cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, 30 minutes to six hours after ingestion. Cereulide was found in arachidonic acid (ARA) oil, a raw material from a …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
