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Israeli Baby Dies After Consuming Recalled Nutrilon Formula

2/15/2026

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The Health Ministry of Israel reports that a four-week-old baby died from respiratory failure after consuming Nutrilon formula from a recalled batch.
An investigation found elevated levels of cereulide, a toxin from Bacillus cereus, in the formula, though the autopsy showed no direct link to the death.
The ministry expands the Nutrilon recall, conducts further tests, and pledges transparency as European authorities investigate similar infant-formula cases.

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The Health Ministry of Israel reports that a four-week-old baby died from respiratory failure after consuming Nutrilon formula from a recalled batch.
An investigation found elevated levels of cereulide, a toxin from Bacillus cereus, in the formula, though the autopsy showed no direct link to the death.
The ministry expands the Nutrilon recall, conducts further tests, and pledges transparency as European authorities investigate similar infant-formula cases.