36 UK infants ill from contaminated baby formula; Nestle and Danone batches recalled
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Summary
At least 36 infants in the UK have developed suspected food poisoning symptoms after consuming contaminated baby formula from Nestle and Danone. The UK Health Security Agency has received clinical notifications of young children experiencing vomiting and diarrhea consistent with cereulide toxin poisoning. While none of the affected infants (all around or under one year old) are reported to be gravely ill, specific batches of formula have been recalled due to contamination concerns.
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· 4 pulledThirty-six infants in the UK have had suspected food poisoning from contaminated baby formula.
It comes after specific batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled because of contamination with the toxin, cereulide.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says it has received clinical notifications of young children developing symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhoea, consistent with cereulide poisoning.
None of the infants – all around or under one – are reported to be gravely ill, the BBC understands.
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