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Seven children in Scotland suffer toxic poisoning linked to baby formula recalls

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There are seven cases in Scotland, 24 in England and three in Wales.

Seven children in Scotland are suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls.

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The UK Health Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed it has received a total of 36 notifications across the country of children becoming ill after consuming the formula.

There are seven cases in Scotland, 24 in England and three in Wales.

On January 5, the Food Standards Agency confirmed that Nestle was undertaking a precautionary product recall of several batches of 12 SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula products in the UK due to the possible presence of the cereulide toxin.

Cereulide is a highly heat-stable, emetic (vomit-inducing) toxin produced by certain strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus, often contaminating starchy foods, dairy, and infant formula.

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As a potent cytotoxin, it causes rapid-onset nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. It resists cooking temperatures, making it a major food safety concern.

The recall was updated with new product expiry dates on January 9.

On January 24, Danone – another infant formula retailer – recalled one batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula because of cereulide contamination.

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