EFSA to advise on toxin contamination threshold in infant nutrition amid global product recalls

Amid multi-country recalls of infant nutrition products following the detection of a toxin, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is developing scientific advice on the contamination threshold above which products should be recalled. Companies have voluntarily recalled different batches and brands of infant nutrition products around the world due to the detection of cereulide, a toxin that is produced by Bacillus cereus. This toxin can cause sudden nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain 30 minutes to six hours after ingestion. Read More