France probes deaths of two babies after powdered milk recall

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January 24, 2026, 1:04 PM

• •Two infant deaths in France are under investigation, possibly linked to contaminated formula.
• •Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis have issued recalls of infant formula batches.
• •The recalls are related to potential contamination with cereulide.
• •Multiple countries are affected by the recalls, including France, Australia, and China.

France's health minister reassured consumers that all suspicious infant formula had been withdrawn following the deaths of two babies who may have consumed contaminated powdered milk. The infant formula industry is facing recalls due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin causing diarrhea and vomiting. French investigators are probing the deaths of two infants who allegedly consumed Nestle milk from recalled batches, while Nestle states there's no evidence linking its products to the deaths. Danone and Lactalis have also announced recalls in response to new safety recommendations, impacting multiple countries.

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