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China Orders Baby Formula Safety Tests After Nestle Alert

2/13/2026

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State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) ordered infant formula producers to test for cereulide to strengthen safety controls.
Nestle detected cereulide in baby formula sourced from Cabio Biotech Wuhan Co.
Cabio Biotech Wuhan Co.'s shares have fallen 16% this year.
No poisoning cases have been reported in China.
Market reactions were positive, with Nestle and Danone shares rising after the announcement.

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State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) ordered infant formula producers to test for cereulide to strengthen safety controls.
Nestle detected cereulide in baby formula sourced from Cabio Biotech Wuhan Co.
Cabio Biotech Wuhan Co.'s shares have fallen 16% this year.
No poisoning cases have been reported in China.
Market reactions were positive, with Nestle and Danone shares rising after the announcement.