Danone Issues Recall for Select Baby Formula Batches from Ireland Amid Growing Toxin Concerns
French food and beverage giant Danone announced on Friday that it is recalling specific batches of baby formula in select markets. This action comes amid a growing toxin contamination scare that initially involved Nestlé products.
Several of the world’s largest dairy companies, including Danone, Nestlé, and privately-owned Lactalis, are taking precautionary measures by recalling infant milk formula due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin known to cause nausea and vomiting.
In a statement, Danone confirmed, “We will withdraw a very limited number of specific batches of infant formula products from targeted markets.” Sources indicate that the affected areas are primarily in Europe.
Despite the recall, Danone emphasized that its products remain safe for consumption. The decision to recall was prompted by updates in food safety guidelines from certain countries. Notably, Nestlé’s recall has impacted products in nearly 70 countries worldwide.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported that the recall was initiated due to the potential presence of cereulide. This toxin was detected in an ingredient used in infant formula, specifically arachidonic acid oil, which was manufactured in China.
The FSAI stated, “The implicated products were manufactured in Ireland and exported to several EU countries, the UK, and other third countries.” They also confirmed that Danone has notified them that none of the affected products have been distributed within Ireland.
It is important to note that cereulide can be fatal. French health authorities are currently investigating the deaths of two infants who had consumed baby formula products that were part of a precautionary recall earlier this month, as reported by the French health ministry on Friday.
(Reporting by Alexander Marrow and Mateusz Rabiega; editing by Ros Russell, Kirsten Donovan)
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French food and beverage giant Danone announced on Friday that it is recalling specific batches of baby formula in select markets. This action comes amid a growing toxin contamination scare that initially involved Nestlé products.
Several of the world’s largest dairy companies, including Danone, Nestlé, and privately-owned Lactalis, are taking precautionary measures by recalling infant milk formula due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin known to cause nausea and vomiting.
In a statement, Danone confirmed, “We will withdraw a very limited number of specific batches of infant formula products from targeted markets.” Sources indicate that the affected areas are primarily in Europe.
Despite the recall, Danone emphasized that its products remain safe for consumption. The decision to recall was prompted by updates in food safety guidelines from certain countries. Notably, Nestlé’s recall has impacted products in nearly 70 countries worldwide.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported that the recall was initiated due to the potential presence of cereulide. This toxin was detected in an ingredient used in infant formula, specifically arachidonic acid oil, which was manufactured in China.
The FSAI stated, “The implicated products were manufactured in Ireland and exported to several EU countries, the UK, and other third countries.” They also confirmed that Danone has notified them that none of the affected products have been distributed within Ireland.
It is important to note that cereulide can be fatal. French health authorities are currently investigating the deaths of two infants who had consumed baby formula products that were part of a precautionary recall earlier this month, as reported by the French health ministry on Friday.
(Reporting by Alexander Marrow and Mateusz Rabiega; editing by Ros Russell, Kirsten Donovan)
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