Infant Formula Crisis: Widespread Contamination Scare Across Europe

British authorities report 36 possible cases of infant formula poisoning in the UK. Nestle and Danone issued recalls across Europe due to potential toxin contamination in their products. The UK Health Security Agency is monitoring symptoms in young children, though no unusual vomiting reports have been noted yet.

British authorities are currently investigating a concerning contamination issue in baby formula that has resulted in 36 likely cases of poisoning symptoms among children in the country.

On January 6, Nestle initiated a recall of several of its critical infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA, and NAN formulas, across Europe due to potential contamination by a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. Two weeks later, Danone followed suit with a recall of one batch of Aptamil infant formula.

The presence of the cereulide toxin has prompted recalls in multiple countries and heightened parental concerns. While the UK Health Security Agency notes that current surveillance doesn't indicate unusual vomiting reports in children under one, they continue to monitor the situation closely.

(With inputs from agencies.)