What toxin was found in infant formula ingredients supplied by CABIO Biotech, and what health risks does it pose to infants?

The toxin detected was cereulide, which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea and poses particular risks for infants.

According to the investigative reports, what did Radio France, RTBF and RTS allege about Nestle's response timeline after detecting cereulide contamination?

The investigation alleged that Nestle delayed alerting European authorities about cereulide contamination, held back 838,000 cans of infant formula from distribution starting December 26, and conducted 'silent' withdrawals in Austria and Germany from December 24—before launching public recalls from January 5—despite rules requiring prompt reporting when a health risk is identified.

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Nestle and Danone face scrutiny over delayed recalls of infant formula contaminated with cereulide toxin from Chinese supplier CABIO Biotech. Investigations continue into potential links between recalled products and infant deaths.

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