Swiss Authorities Investigate Contaminated Baby Milk After Recalls
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office has launched an investigation into recalls of infant milk from major brands like Nestlé and Danone. The action follows reports of contamination by cereulid toxin and fifteen related cases of illness in Switzerland.

Key Takeaways
- The Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has launched an investigation into infant milk recalls.
- Fifteen cases of illness linked to the contaminated products have been reported in Switzerland.
- Recalls involve major brands including Nestlé, Hochdorf, Danone (Aptamil), and Vitagermine.
- Companies may face fines or criminal proceedings if they failed due diligence obligations.
- The Swiss Consumer Protection Foundation has accused Danone of delays in recalling Aptamil batches.
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They Said
"It is unacceptable that toxins can contaminate food without immediate action. If there is a potential health risk, a large-scale recall must be carried out without delay â better one recall more than one less."
"Laboratory analyses are in progress... the next step will be to reconstruct what has happened in recent weeks."