Health authorities in France recorded the third baby death that consumed infant milk that were withdrawn from the market due to suspicions of being contaminated with a bacteria, as confirmed by the Ministry of Health.
Despite the announcement, he clarified that until now there is no proof that the death is directly related to the product, but it coincides, as in the other cases, with consumption prior to death.
“To date no character of imputability has been scientifically established” and “judicial investigations are underway about those accusations,” he added.
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Likewise, at least 14 cases of baby hospitalizations who could have consumed the milk of the Nestlé brand involved in the contamination case. The infant formula case in several countries began in mid-December.
After a first recall by Nestlé of dozens of batches of infant milk in some 60 countries due to the potential presence of the cereulide toxinindustries like Dane of the Selves They also held similar retreats around the world.
Nestlé and Lactalis, the number one French dairy brand, recalled batches of infant milk in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
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At the beginning of February, European authorities lowered the tolerated amount of cereulide toxinwhich caused more product recalls from the markets, since this bacteria causes vomiting that can be dangerous in infants.
France is the only European country that recorded deaths after proven consumption of involved milk. However, in United Kingdom were given at least 30 hospitalizations which is being investigated if it has a direct relationship with the consumption of the dairy product.
The ONG Foodwatch and several families tried to file a action before justice against the State and the manufacturers, accusing them of taking a long time to make product recalls and inform the public about the issue.
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