7 d. ago Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear

Nestlé Hong Kong has recalled another batch of baby milk formula over fears of potential bacterial contamination, while the latest government tests found no toxins in the brand’s products currently on sale locally. A spokeswoman for Nestlé Hong Kong said on Saturday that the company had added a batch of formula with a best-before date of June 16, 2027, to its recall list first released on Tuesday over cereulide, a toxin derived from the microorganism Bacillus cereus. “The batch only had a small...

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9 d. ago ‘We’re really panicked’: Hong Kong parents lose faith in Nestle after product recall

Many Hong Kong parents have expressed concern and a loss of confidence in Nestle after the company recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula products over potential contamination with a toxin that can cause food poisoning. Some parents on Thursday claimed that their young children fell sick after consuming the affected products, while others called on food safety authorities to also examine Nestle’s other formula batches to ensure they were safe. Some also said they hoped to exchange or get a...

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9 d. ago ‘We’re really panicked’: Hong Kong parents lose faith in Nestlé over product recall

Many Hong Kong parents have expressed concern and a loss of confidence in Nestlé after the company recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula products over potential contamination, prompting hundreds of consumer inquiries. Some parents on Thursday claimed that their young children had fallen ill after consuming the affected products, while others called on food safety authorities to examine Nestlé’s other formula batches to ensure they were safe. Some also said they hoped to exchange or get a...

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9 d. ago Toxins ruled out in 13 cases of Hong Kong infants falling ill after having Nestlé formula

Hong Kong health authorities have received 14 reports of infants feeling unwell after consuming potentially contaminated Nestlé baby milk formula, but nearly all of the cases have been cleared of involving a toxin found in recalled products. The government earlier issued a warning after Nestlé recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula made in Europe due to the possible presence of cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus, a substance that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea if ingested. The Department...

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1 week ago Nestle Hong Kong’s baby formula recall: what parents need to know about risks

Nestle Hong Kong has recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula products over potential contamination with a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The company revealed the precautionary recall on Tuesday, with the Centre for Food Safety urging parents to refrain from feeding their infants and young children the affected batches of powdered formula. The Post examines the recall, the risk associated with the cereulide toxin, and the recommended disposal steps for affected items. 1. Why did Nestle...

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1 week ago Nestlé Hong Kong’s baby formula recall: what parents need to know about risks

Nestlé Hong Kong has recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula products over potential contamination with a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The company revealed the precautionary recall on Tuesday, with the Centre for Food Safety urging parents to refrain from feeding their infants and young children the affected batches of powdered formula. The Post examines the recall, the risk associated with the cereulide toxin, and the recommended disposal steps for affected items. 1. Why did Nestlé...

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1 week ago Hong Kong pharmacies pull Nestle baby milk formula amid recall over toxin risk

Hong Kong pharmacies have begun removing batches of Nestle infant milk formula from their shelves, following a recall prompted by potential contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. Nestle Hong Kong apologised to parents for any distress or inconvenience caused, saying that it had not received any reports of illness or discomfort related to the products to date. Hong Kong food safety authorities said on Tuesday that Nestle had initiated a voluntary precautionary recall of...

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1 week ago Nestle Hong Kong recalls 21 batches of baby milk formula over toxin fears

Nestle Hong Kong has recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula in the city amid a global scare over potential contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The Centre for Food Safety said on Tuesday evening that the discovery was made after it followed up on a voluntary precautionary recall by Nestle of certain batches of infant formula in parts of Europe, as some raw materials might contain substances derived from the microorganism Bacillus cereus. “According to the latest...

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