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Dangerous toxin discovered in recalled baby formula
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The Independent News
Read our Privacy noticeA food safety watchdog has confirmed the presence of a food poisoning toxin in some Nestle baby formula products.
The food giant recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula earlier this month amid concerns they contained the cereulide toxin.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now confirmed the affected ingredient in SMA products is arachidonic acid (ARA) oil.
“The affected ingredient is an oil called arachidonic acid (ARA).
On 23 January, Danone also recalled a batch of its Aptamil baby formula product over concerns it could contain cereulide.