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Zurich, Switzerland \u2013 Nestl\u00e9, the world\u2019s largest infant nutrition company, has initiated a massive recall of infant formula across 25 countries due to a potential contamination risk from a toxin that can cause severe nausea and vomiting. Austrian authorities have called it the largest recall in the company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recall affects several prominent brands, including SMA, BEBA, and NAN, sold mainly across Europe, as well as in Turkey and Argentina. The action follows the detection of a quality issue in an ingredient\u2014arachidonic acid oil\u2014supplied by an external partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith testing now complete, Nestl\u00e9 has recalled affected batches and is activating alternative suppliers,\u201d a company spokesperson stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The potential contaminant is cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Britain\u2019s Food Standards Agency, the toxin is heat-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCereulide can cause food poisoning symptoms which can be quick to develop and include vomiting and stomach cramps,\u201d said Jane Rawling, head of incidents at the agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recall, which began on a smaller scale in December, has expanded significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Austria\u2019s health ministry reported that more than 800 products from over 10 Nestl\u00e9 factories are involved. Nestl\u00e9 noted it could not independently verify those figures but confirmed the wide scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the recalled products,\u201d Nestl\u00e9 emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, regulators are urging caution. The Dutch food safety authority, NVWA, indicated the contaminated raw material had been used at multiple production sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recall presents an early challenge for Nestl\u00e9\u2019s new CEO, Philipp Navratil, who is leading a strategic review amid recent management changes. The company\u2019s shares fell more than 3% following the announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nestl\u00e9 controls nearly a quarter of the global infant nutrition market, valued at $92.2 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The affected products fall under its Nutrition and Health Science division, which accounted for 16.6% of total group sales in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company has published batch numbers for recalled items and is working to ramp up production at alternative sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are accelerating the release of unaffected products from distribution centres to limit supply disruption,\u201d the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food safety authorities in affected countries are advising parents and caregivers to check product codes carefully and follow official guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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