Khaberni - A statistic issued by Nestle and national food safety data showed the expansion of the company's infant nutrition products withdrawal scope beyond Europe, reaching Africa and the Americas and Asia, including China, Brazil, and South Africa.
No illnesses have been confirmed so far in relation to several batches of baby milk withdrawn by Nestle due to the potential contamination with cereulide, a toxic substance that can cause nausea and vomiting.
At least 37 countries, including most European nations, as well as Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, and South Africa, have issued health warnings regarding the potential contamination of baby milk.
The recall adds pressure on the manufacturer of popular products like Kit Kat and Nescafe and its new CEO Philippe Navratil as he seeks to revive growth by reviewing the company's portfolio following management turmoil, as Nestle's stocks dropped by about 5.7% this week.
The Brazilian Ministry of Health stated today, Wednesday, that the withdrawal is a precautionary measure after the discovery of the toxic substance in products originating from the Netherlands.
Nestle in Australia said that the batches decided to be withdrawn there were manufactured in Switzerland, while Nestle in China said it decided to withdraw batches of baby milk imported from Europe.
A notice issued by the National Consumer Commission in South Africa stated that the baby milk (NAN) which was decided to be withdrawn was produced in June (June) 2025 and has a shelf life of about 18 months, and was also exported to Namibia and Eswatini.
The Austrian Ministry of Health said yesterday Tuesday, that the recall affected over 800 products from more than 10 factories , making it the largest in Nestle's history.
