Nestlé infant formula was found to contain Bacillus cereus. After investigation, it was discovered that trace ingredient arachidonic acid oil from a supplier had been contaminated. Swiss media reports that the Swiss Federal Food Safety Bureau stated that the contaminated arachidonic acid oil originated from a Chinese supplier.
According to the Swiss media Daily News Express, Nestlé initially did not disclose the supplier's name, but the Swiss Federal Food Safety Bureau said that the contaminated arachidonic acid oil came from a Chinese supplier, which is one of the world’s top three manufacturers of arachidonic acid oil products.
The report mentioned that infants in France, Brazil, and the United Kingdom experienced discomfort after consuming the affected formula. However, both Nestlé and the Swiss Public Health Bureau stated that there is currently no evidence proving a direct causal relationship between the illness and the product, and Bacillus cereus toxin poisoning is not a mandatory reporting item.
In addition, Swiss nutrition food company Hochdorf also announced a recall of Bimbosan goat milk formula, with some products being affected. The company pointed out that the contamination likewise came from certain batches of arachidonic acid oil supplied by the same supplier.
The Swiss Federal Food Safety Bureau stated that there is currently no indication that more products on the Swiss market are affected, but the investigation is ongoing and they are maintaining close contact with the warning systems of the EU and the World Health Organization.
The Daily News Express also noted that infant food recalls in Switzerland are not uncommon. In recent years, Nestlé, Hochdorf, HiPP, Migros, and Hero have all recalled products for various reasons. The Swiss Federal Food Safety Bureau stated that the number of recalls has not shown an increasing trend, and emphasized that Swiss food law relies on corporate self-monitoring. If any abnormalities are found, companies are required to proactively report and recall the products. (News source: Central News Agency)