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Danone recalls batches of infant formula in Austria, Germany
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
Quick Summary
Danone recalls over 120 batches of infant formula in Austria due to toxin concerns, affecting Aptamil and Milumil. Possible recalls in Germany may follow.
Danone Issues Recall for Infant Formula in Austria and Germany
Infant Formula Recall Details
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Danone is recalling certain production batches of Aptamil and Milumil infant formula in Austria and Germany due to contamination with a toxin, the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety said on Thursday.
Contamination Concerns
The Cereulide toxin, which can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from a supplier in China for many infant formula makers, including Nestle, Danone and Lactalis. The findings have triggered recalls in dozens of countries and raised concerns among parents.
Company Response
The French consumer goods group had in January recalled at least three batches of its Aptamil baby formula in Germany, looking to contain a scare over the toxin contamination that started with Nestle products.
Previous Recalls
Bloomberg News had reported the latest recall earlier on Thursday.
In a statement to Bloomberg, Danone said it initiated "a precautionary recall process of specific batches of products on January 23rd and we have implemented additional ingredient controls".
Danone did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
Key Takeaways
- •Danone recalls over 120 batches of infant formula in Austria.
- •Potential contamination with toxin cereulide reported.
- •Brands affected include Aptamil and Milumil.
- •Cross-border trade may lead to recalls in Germany.
- •Danone has not commented on the recall.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danone recalls batches of infant formula in Austria, Germany
1What is infant formula?
Infant formula is a manufactured food designed for feeding babies and infants, typically made to resemble breast milk and provide essential nutrients for growth and development.
2What is a product recall?
A product recall is an action taken to remove a defective or unsafe product from the market, often initiated by the manufacturer or a regulatory agency to protect consumers.
