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Israel Investigates Infant Death Linked to Recalled Formula

2/12/2026

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The Health Ministry of Israel is investigating the death of a four-week-old baby who died of respiratory failure after consuming Nutrilon formula recalled for elevated cereulide.
The infant was rushed to Assuta Ashdod Hospital, where staff attempted resuscitation.
An autopsy found no direct link between the Nutrilon formula and the death.
The Health Ministry is examining recall communication failures and has formed an external medical-experts committee.
European authorities are also probing similar infant deaths linked to recalled formulas.

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The Health Ministry of Israel is investigating the death of a four-week-old baby who died of respiratory failure after consuming Nutrilon formula recalled for elevated cereulide.
The infant was rushed to Assuta Ashdod Hospital, where staff attempted resuscitation.
An autopsy found no direct link between the Nutrilon formula and the death.
The Health Ministry is examining recall communication failures and has formed an external medical-experts committee.
European authorities are also probing similar infant deaths linked to recalled formulas.