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$BABYF France tightens infant milk rules after recalls
By Reuters
January 31, 20263:16 AM ESTUpdated January 31, 2026
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PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - France has lowered the safety limit for cereulide toxin in infant formula, aiming to strengthen protections after several major groups ordered worldwide recalls over contamination concerns, the farm ministry said on Saturday.
Cereulide, which can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from a factory in Ch