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flag France lowers cereulide limit in baby formula after contamination linked to Chinese supplier.

flag France has tightened its safety limit for cereulide toxin in infant formula to 0.014 micrograms per kilogram, down from 0.03, following global recalls tied to contaminated arachidonic acid (ARA) oil from a Chinese supplier. flag The toxin, linked to nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, was found in formulas by Nestlé, Danone, and others, prompting recalls across multiple countries. flag The UK’s FSA confirmed contamination in Nestlé’s SMA products and Danone’s Aptamil, tracing it to a shared third-party ingredient supplier. flag No deaths or hospitalizations have been confirmed, but French authorities are investigating possible links to two infant deaths, and a consumer group has filed a criminal complaint. flag The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the global infant nutrition supply chain.

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