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Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula Globally Over Toxin Contamination 0

Key Development Nestlé recalled selected batches of its infant nutrition products—including SMA, BEBA, NAN, Guigoz, and Nidal formulas—after detecting cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide can trigger vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps and cannot be destroyed by boiling, cooking, or standard formula preparation. Authorities advised parents not to feed the

Nestlé Faces Criticism Over Added Sugar in Cerelac Sold in Africa 0

Key Development A new report by Public Eye claims Nestlé sells Cerelac baby cereals with added sugar in many African countries, while the same products in Europe contain zero added sugar. Tests showed most African samples had added sugar, unlike those sold in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. The World Health Organisation’s 2022 guidelines caution

Nestlé Pulls Back on Plant-Based Foods as Demand Drops 0

Key Development Nestlé is scaling back its plant-based food offerings after demand fell short of expectations. The company had invested heavily in the category, launching products like Garden Gourmet meals, oat milk creamers, and the Vegan KitKat to tap into the growing interest in animal-free alternatives. However, shifting consumer preferences and market pressures have prompted

Misleading Labels on Infant foods: A Global Concern 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- September 1, 2025
A Worldwide Problem Misleading labels on infant foods are not confined to one country — they are a global public health concern. From Europe to Asia, companies use clever marketing and selective disclosures to convince parents that their products are healthier than they really are. Research shows many packaged infant foods carry added sugars, excess
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FSSAI Forms Panel to Reconsider Sugar in Infant Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formed a committee to review the use of sugar in infant food products. This decision follows global criticism of Nestlé for selling Cerelac with added sugar in India and other developing countries, while offering sugar-free versions in developed markets. The Food Safety and
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Nestlé and IBM Use AI to Reinvent Food-Safe Packaging 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 7, 2025
Key Development Nestlé is partnering with IBM Research to develop advanced packaging solutions using generative AI. The goal is to identify new materials that meet essential food safety standards while also supporting sustainability and production efficiency. AI Accelerates Safe Packaging Innovation Using a generative AI model trained on scientific literature and internal data, researchers are
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