{
  "id": 18502174,
  "title": "EU tightens rules for baby formula after toxin scare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/eu-tightens-rules-for-baby-formula-after-toxin-scare-18502174",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T13:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261106/eu-tightens-rules-for-baby-formula-after-toxin-scare"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Union has implemented stricter health and safety regulations for baby formula following a recent toxin contamination incident. The 27 member states have agreed to establish a permanent safety criterion for cereulide, a toxin that can cause severe vomiting in infants, according to the European Commission. This decision comes in response to a series of recalls by major food companies, including Nestle, Danone, and Lactalis, which affected dozens of infant formula batches across around 60 countries in December 2025 and continued up to April 2026.\n\nThe contamination was traced back to a Chinese-imported ingredient, specifically an oil containing arachidonic acid, which, when improperly processed, led to the presence of cereulide in the products. The European Commission's statement attributes the issue to deficiencies in the production process. In response to these findings, EU member states have approved stringent maximum safety limits for the presence of cereulide in both dried and liquid infant formula products.",
  "summary": "BRUSSELS — The European Union on Friday announced tighter health safety rules for baby formula following a contamination scandal involving cereulide, a toxin which can cause severe vomiting in newborns. The 27 member states approved the introduction of a \"permanent food safety criterion for cereulide in infant formula\", the European Commission said in a statement. In December 2025 food giant…",
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}