More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

What’s Happening

So basically Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

More ba recalled over toxin fears 2 days ago Save Philippa Roxby Health reporter Save Another recall notice has been issued in the UK for some ba over potential contamination, with food safety the experts asking parents to check batches they have at home. Food manufacturer Danone has recalled 14 more batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate first infant and follow-on milks because a toxin called cereulide may make them unsafe for babies to drink. (we’re not making this up)

The toxin can cause vomiting and stomach cramps, and 36 children in the UK are already suspected to have been affected .

The Details

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says parents should check the batches listed on their site and stop using them . Several manufacturers, including Nestle and Danone, have issued recalls of infant formula that could be contaminated in more than 60 countries since December.

These include batches of SMA , made by Nestle, and Aptamil and Cow & Gate , made by Danone. A total of 28 batches of ba have now been recalled.

Why This Matters

Traces of the toxin were found in one batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula in January . Danone and Nestle have given assurances to the FSA that recalled batches were produced some time ago and are unlikely still to be on UK shop shelves. But, they may be in cupboards at home, which is why parents and caregivers are being asked to check their supplies.

Medical professionals are taking note of this development.

Key Takeaways

• Cereulide is a toxin which is unlikely to be destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk.
• If its consumed it can lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
• A third-party supplier is the source of the contamination, the FSA dropped last week, which the companies are now no longer using.

The Bottom Line

A third-party supplier is the source of the contamination, the FSA dropped last week, which the companies are now no longer using. FSA chief executive Katie Pettifer dropped investigations were ongoing.

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