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Nestlé, Danone Recall Baby Formula Amid Contamination Crisis

1/28/2026

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Nestlé and Danone's baby formula recalls have expanded to more than 60 countries after cereulide contamination was traced to Cabio Biotech's ARA-rich oil.
Investigations tie the contamination to Cabio Biotech's ARA-rich oil, and French authorities are probing two infant deaths linked to the formula, though no direct causal link is established.
Nestlé has begun testing all ARA oil used in its products and is working with regulators to ensure safety.

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Nestlé and Danone's baby formula recalls have expanded to more than 60 countries after cereulide contamination was traced to Cabio Biotech's ARA-rich oil.
Investigations tie the contamination to Cabio Biotech's ARA-rich oil, and French authorities are probing two infant deaths linked to the formula, though no direct causal link is established.
Nestlé has begun testing all ARA oil used in its products and is working with regulators to ensure safety.