Nestlé Pulls Baby Formula Amid Toxin Contamination Linked to Bacterial Strain

A global baby formula giant has issued an urgent recall after detecting a rare toxin that resists standard cooking methods, sparking alarms for infant safety.

Nestlé has initiated a global recall of specific batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula due to contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria. The toxin is resistant to boiling and standard food preparation techniques, raising concerns about infant health risks.

The recall impacts products sold under the Guigoz and Nidal brands in France, as well as Beba and Alfamino in Germany. No illnesses have been confirmed, and all other Nestlé baby formula products remain unaffected.

Nestlé stated: "The safety and well-being of babies is our absolute priority. We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers and customers."

Jane Rawling, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), said:

"I want to reassure parents, guardians and caregivers that we are taking urgent action, helping to ensure all of the affected product is removed from sale as a precaution."

The FSA has issued guidance urging caregivers to discard affected formula immediately and consult healthcare providers for alternative feeding solutions. Parents can identify recalled batches by checking the batch codes listed in official communications from Nestlé and local regulatory authorities.

Refunds will be offered to customers who purchased the affected products. The company has emphasized that this is a precautionary measure to ensure infant safety.

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