Health authorities in the United Kingdom are closely monitoring 36 infants exhibiting symptoms of gastrointestinal poisoning after consuming recalled formula products from Nestlé and Danone.
Causes and suspected toxins
According to preliminary findings from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), the incident originated from cereulide, a highly heat-stable toxin that typically survives conventional cooking or boiling. The toxin was traced back to arachidonic acid oil, an additive used to provide essential fatty acids in powdered milk.
The issue was linked to a raw material supplier in China in late 2025, triggering a global wave of product recalls across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Clinical cases and scope of impact
Infants under one year old reported typical symptoms such as vomiting and acute abdominal cramps shortly after feeding. Currently, the majority of cases are concentrated in England (24 cases), with others scattered across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Fortunately, no critical cases have been reported so far.
In France, authorities are also conducting legal investigations to clarify the potential link between the suspected contaminated milk and two previous infant fatalities.
Responses from authorities and manufacturers
The FSA has demanded that manufacturers provide detailed explanations for the supply chain failures and implement thorough corrective measures.
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Danone: Recalling 800g tins with an expiration date of October 31, 2026.
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Nestlé: Published a recall list for SMA brand powdered milk and related formula batches on its official website.
Consumers are advised to carefully check batch codes and immediately discontinue use if the product is on the warning list.
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