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France Lowers Infant Formula Safety Limit Amid Contamination Scandal

2/1/2026

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France lowered the cereulide safety limit for infant formula to 0.014 micrograms per kilogram, from 0.03.
This change follows contamination concerns tied to ingredients from a Chinese factory supplying Nestle and Danone.
Recalls have affected numerous countries and may prompt further withdrawals in France.
French investigators are examining potential links between the deaths of two infants and recalled products.
A consumer group filed a complaint alleging delayed public warnings.

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France lowered the cereulide safety limit for infant formula to 0.014 micrograms per kilogram, from 0.03.
This change follows contamination concerns tied to ingredients from a Chinese factory supplying Nestle and Danone.
Recalls have affected numerous countries and may prompt further withdrawals in France.
French investigators are examining potential links between the deaths of two infants and recalled products.
A consumer group filed a complaint alleging delayed public warnings.