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Israel Investigates Baby's 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 from respiratory failure after consuming Nutrilon formula recalled for cereulide.
The baby was rushed to Assuta Ashdod Hospital for resuscitation.
An autopsy found no direct link between the formula and the death.
Further testing is mandated.
European authorities are investigating similar cases linked to recalled infant formula, but no causal links have been established.

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The Health Ministry of Israel is investigating the death of a four-week-old baby who died from respiratory failure after consuming Nutrilon formula recalled for cereulide.
The baby was rushed to Assuta Ashdod Hospital for resuscitation.
An autopsy found no direct link between the formula and the death.
Further testing is mandated.
European authorities are investigating similar cases linked to recalled infant formula, but no causal links have been established.