Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?

Published on March 17, 2026

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Several infant formula brands have recalled batches since January over traces of a potentially dangerous toxin, raising fresh questions about inspection standards. In Switzerland, food safety still hinges largely on manufacturers’ own controls. Nestlé was the first company to raise the alarm. Initially in the Netherlands, where the food giant detected the presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhea. The company informed the country's authorities on December 10, 2025 and issued the first recalls of powdered milk in 16 European countries on the same day. It also contacted the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) at that time, stating that Switzerland was not affected by the problematic batches. On January 2, Nestlé contacted the authorities again, this time in the canton of Vaud, following further in-depth analyses. It was not until January 5 that the Swiss company issued a voluntary product recall. Is trying to copy breastmilk increasing risk of ... Full story here Are you the author?

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