
Lactalis Owners Face Financial and Reputational Fallout After Infant‑Formula Recall
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36 UK infants fall ill after baby formula contaminated with toxin linked to added oil
UK health authorities say 36 infants became unwell after consuming particular batches of infant formula that were subsequently recalled after tests detected the heat‑stable toxin cereulide linked to an added arachidonic acid oil. French regulators have meanwhile tightened a permissible limit for a related contaminant, prompting retesting of stocks and highlighting the risk of cross‑border regulatory ripple effects for manufacturers and retailers.

France Tightens Safety Threshold for Infant Formula, Forcing Industry Scrutiny
French authorities have reduced the permissible level of a chemical contaminant in baby formula, prompting immediate testing and the prospect of product withdrawals. The change raises short-term supply disruption risks for manufacturers and retailers while pressuring ingredient sourcing and compliance practices across Europe.

