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Baby Formula Recall Sparks Safety Investigation Across Europe

2/9/2026

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The Swiss food safety authority reported several babies with symptoms on February 9 that may be linked to recalled formula.
Investigations seek to determine whether symptoms stem from contaminated products from Cabio Biotech, a Chinese supplier.
Nestlé began a recall in December affecting over 60 countries due to cereulide toxin that can cause nausea and diarrhea.
European authorities have imposed stricter cereulide limits, prompting further recalls by Danone and Lactalis.

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The Swiss food safety authority reported several babies with symptoms on February 9 that may be linked to recalled formula.
Investigations seek to determine whether symptoms stem from contaminated products from Cabio Biotech, a Chinese supplier.
Nestlé began a recall in December affecting over 60 countries due to cereulide toxin that can cause nausea and diarrhea.
European authorities have imposed stricter cereulide limits, prompting further recalls by Danone and Lactalis.