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Recalled Nutrilon Baby Milk Accidentally Sold in Belgium

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nutrilon baby milk, previously recalled due to potential contamination with the toxic substance cereulide, was mistakenly resold in Belgium.
  • The error occurred during deliveries to Medi-Market stores and Belgian pharmacies, affecting two batches of Nutrilon Profutura.
  • Danone has urged parents to check lot numbers and return affected products for a refund or exchange, while the Belgian food safety agency investigates.

A significant error in the supply chain has led to the unintended resale of recalled Nutrilon baby milk in Belgium, raising concerns among parents. The affected product, Nutrilon Profutura, was previously withdrawn as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxic substance produced by bacteria.

Food giant Danone confirmed that two batches of the baby milk were mistakenly distributed to various Medi-Market outlets and several Belgian pharmacies. This lapse in control means that some consumers may have unknowingly purchased products that should have been removed from shelves. The company is now urging parents to meticulously check the lot numbers and expiration dates on their stored baby milk.

Check if the product you have at home is being recalled.

— NutrilonAn advisory urging parents to verify their baby milk products against the recall list.

Danone has assured the public that all recalled products have since been removed from shelves and that they are implementing measures to prevent future delivery errors. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) is actively investigating the extent of the issue, with an estimated 200 boxes potentially affected. Parents with the identified batches are advised to return them to the point of purchase for a full refund or exchange. The symptoms of cereulide poisoning can mimic those of a stomach bug, including vomiting and watery diarrhea, making it crucial for parents to be vigilant.

We will do everything to avoid errors during future deliveries.

— DanoneA statement from Danone assuring customers about measures to prevent future mistakes.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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