A precautionary recall of infant formula products in Europe has sent South Korean parenting communities into a frenzy, with online mum cafes and forums buzzing over fears that some popular imported brands may pose health risks to babies. The recall involves certain batches of infant formula manufactured in Europe that may contain trace amounts of cereulide, a toxin produced by the foodborne bacterium Bacillus cereus. AdvertisementFrance-based food giant Danone said last Friday that it initiated a precautionary recall in Europe of some batches of “Aptamil First Infant Formula 800g” after a supplier flagged potential contamination. News of the recall quickly spread across South Korean parenting communities, where Aptamil has long been popular through overseas direct purchases and parallel imports. “How can something like this happen with infant formula?”