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Mother Demands Investigation After Son's Meningitis from Formula Recall

1/17/2026

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A mother is demanding a full investigation into a recalled batch of SMA infant formula after her three-month-old son became seriously ill and was hospitalized with vomiting and stomach pain, later diagnosed with meningitis.
The recall involved Nestle-produced formula due to potential contamination with the toxin cereulide.
Nestle stated that no illnesses have been confirmed related to the recalled products.
Medical experts explained how bacteria can lead to meningitis.

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A mother is demanding a full investigation into a recalled batch of SMA infant formula after her three-month-old son became seriously ill and was hospitalized with vomiting and stomach pain, later diagnosed with meningitis.
The recall involved Nestle-produced formula due to potential contamination with the toxin cereulide.
Nestle stated that no illnesses have been confirmed related to the recalled products.
Medical experts explained how bacteria can lead to meningitis.