Danone, Nestle recall baby formula over cereulide contamination concerns in Europe

By Melike Pala

BRUSSELS (AA)—Major baby food companies in Europe have recalled several batches of infant formula over potential contamination with the toxin cereulide, local media reported on Friday.

Food company Danone, in consultation with the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain, recalled approximately 30 batches of six baby milk products, according to broadcaster VRT.

The company emphasized that products remaining on store shelves are unaffected.

Consumers are advised not to use the recalled batches and return them to the point of sale.

In Greece, the National Organization for Medicines ordered the recall of specific Nestle infant formula batches following updated testing methods and new detection thresholds for cereulide introduced by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Authorities said the batches previously met requirements for sale, and the recall is a precautionary measure, daily Kathimerini reported.

Cereulide, a toxin linked to contaminated ingredients, can cause nausea and vomiting.

In recent days, Danone, Nestle, and Vitagermine/Babybio issued similar recalls in multiple countries.