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Tragic Baby Death Sparks Global Infant Formula Recall

3/6/2026

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  • A 27-day-old baby died in Angers, France, on December 23 after consuming Nestle baby formula.
  • Lawyers for the family say the formula contained "abnormal" levels of the toxin cereulide, which can cause gastrointestinal issues.
  • Since December, Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis have recalled potentially contaminated infant formula in more than 60 countries.
  • French authorities are investigating the death, but a direct link to the formula has not been confirmed.
  • In February, France reported its first case of a baby testing positive for cereulide after consuming the affected formula.