Dairy giants rush to recall infant formula after contamination scare
Three of the world’s largest dairy companies are recalling and blocking batches of infant milk formula after a contamination scare that began with Nestle widened on Wednesday to French groups Danone and Lactalis. The recalls highlight how a single compromised ingredient can spread through the tightly regulated infant nutrition sector, triggering swift action from regulators and…
Silk and Great Value plant based beverages recalled due to Listeria
Last month, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a warning to the public, and recalled along with advising against the consumption of certain non-dairy milk products—specifically almond, oat, cashew, and coconut varieties—by Silk and Great Value brands due to the risk of listeria contamination. The alert followed reports of 12 listeria infections and two…
After complaints, Amul curd recalls 131 kg of curd in Kutch
A total of 131 kg of curd selling under the brand Amul has been recalled from the open market in Gujarat after the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) received complaints from consumers in the Kutch district. JP Khorasiya, District Epidemiologist of Kutch, told reporters that around 600 people had taken ill over the past…
Cadbury recalls products in UK due to Listeria concerns
Cadbury products are being removed from stores across the United Kingdom due to listeria concerns. Customers who purchased products from these batches have been warned not to consume them and to return them for a refund. Listeriosis, a food-borne bacterial illness, is usually caused by consuming contaminated food with Listeria monocytogenes. Pregnant women and people…
Powdered Baby Formulas Recalled After Hospitalizations and 1 Death
Abbott Laboratories has initiated a voluntary recall of select powder baby formulas, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan, following three reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one report of Salmonella Newport infection in infants. All four babies became seriously ill and had to be hospitalized, and health authorities believe Cronobacter may have contributed to the death of one…