MARTIN BUREAU / AFPA recall of potentially contaminated infant milk formula in some 60 countries has taken a legal turn in France after a watchdog and eight families filed a lawsuit accusing manufacturers and the government of acting too slowly. Eight French families, who said their babies suffered severe digestive problems after drinking formula named in the recall, have joined a lawsuit filed by Foodwatch, which Agence France-Presse has seen. Several manufacturers, including giants like Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis have issued recalls of infant formula in more than 60 countries, including France, since December due to a risk of cereulide contamination. In the complaint, Foodwatch accuses milk powder manufacturers of delaying action between the initial warnings in December and the recalls, some of which were not widely publicized. Authorities are accused in the Foodwatch complaint of delaying action and of deficiencies in their controls.