Archive · 24 Jan 2026
France investigates link between baby deaths and milk formula
French authorities are looking into the deaths of two babies who had eaten baby milk that was later recalled.
The milk was made by Nestle and Lactalis and might have been contaminated with a toxin.
The companies have recalled their products as a precaution.
The investigation is still ongoing, and no link has been proven yet.
The contamination might have come from an oil supplied by a Chinese company.
The results of the investigation are expected soon.
French authorities are investigating the deaths of two infants who consumed recalled baby formula products.
The recalled products were made by Nestle and Lactalis, with possible contamination by cereulide toxin.
One baby had consumed Guigoz powder milk by Nestle, while the other's formula is unknown.
Both companies have issued precautionary recalls, with Lactalis recalling products in 18 countries and Nestle in dozens.
Initial investigations suggest the contamination may have come from an oil rich in arachidonic acid (ARA) supplied by a Chinese company.
- Who
- French health authorities and public prosecutors
- What
- Investigation into the deaths of two infants who consumed recalled baby formula
- When
- Ongoing, with initial results expected in 10 days
- Where
- France (Pessac in southwestern France and Angers in western France)
- Why
- To determine if there is a link between the deaths and the consumption of recalled baby formula products
- Location
- France
- Companies Involved
- Nestle, Lactalis, Danone
- Contaminant
- Cereulide toxin
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Recall Scope
- 18 countries for Lactalis, dozens for Nestle
- Source of Contamination
- Oil rich in arachidonic acid (ARA) from Chinese supplier
