The European Commission has linked the presence of the toxin in foods to deficiencies in the production process. The new safety limit will apply to dry and liquid types of starter formulas, post-feeding follow-up formulas, and special medicinal foods intended for infants. The toxin produced by bacteria can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain 30 minutes to six hours after consumption.
EU to Bring Permanent Limit Value for Cereulide in Baby Food
The European Union has agreed to establish a permanent limit value for cereulide toxin in baby formulas. The decision was made in December 2025 following the detection of powder baby formulas produced using contaminated arachidonic acid oil imported from China in multiple European countries and the subsequent removal of products from the market.
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English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.
