Danone Expands Recall of Infant Formula Across Europe
Danone has announced the withdrawal of several batches of infant formula across Austria, Germany, and France. This decision comes as a response to contamination concerns involving the toxin cereulide, as confirmed by both the company and an Austrian government food agency.
Cereulide is a toxin that can lead to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. It has been detected in ingredients sourced from a supplier in China, affecting multiple infant formula manufacturers, including Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis. The presence of this toxin has prompted widespread recalls in numerous countries, raising alarm among parents regarding the safety of infant nutrition.
In France, Danone issued a statement indicating that it is withdrawing specific batches of its Gallia and Bledina brands. This precautionary measure follows the implementation of stricter limits on cereulide by the European Union’s food safety agency. The company is also recalling production batches of Aptamil and Milumil infant formula in both Austria and Germany, as reported by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety on Thursday.
A French government website dedicated to product recalls has listed Danone’s actions, indicating that the recall involves dozens of batches. This extensive recall underscores the seriousness of the contamination issue and the company’s commitment to consumer safety.
In a related investigation, French authorities are examining potential links between the deaths of two infants and the recalled infant formula from the Swiss group Nestle’s Guigoz brand. Results from this investigation are anticipated in the coming days, adding to the urgency of the situation.
(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City and Gus Trompiz in Paris; editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri and Jan Harvey)
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Danone has announced the withdrawal of several batches of infant formula across Austria, Germany, and France. This decision comes as a response to contamination concerns involving the toxin cereulide, as confirmed by both the company and an Austrian government food agency.
Cereulide is a toxin that can lead to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. It has been detected in ingredients sourced from a supplier in China, affecting multiple infant formula manufacturers, including Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis. The presence of this toxin has prompted widespread recalls in numerous countries, raising alarm among parents regarding the safety of infant nutrition.
In France, Danone issued a statement indicating that it is withdrawing specific batches of its Gallia and Bledina brands. This precautionary measure follows the implementation of stricter limits on cereulide by the European Union’s food safety agency. The company is also recalling production batches of Aptamil and Milumil infant formula in both Austria and Germany, as reported by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety on Thursday.
A French government website dedicated to product recalls has listed Danone’s actions, indicating that the recall involves dozens of batches. This extensive recall underscores the seriousness of the contamination issue and the company’s commitment to consumer safety.
In a related investigation, French authorities are examining potential links between the deaths of two infants and the recalled infant formula from the Swiss group Nestle’s Guigoz brand. Results from this investigation are anticipated in the coming days, adding to the urgency of the situation.
(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City and Gus Trompiz in Paris; editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri and Jan Harvey)
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