French probe says baby death not linked to milk formula

A judicial investigation into the death of a baby in France has shown no link to the recalled Nestle baby food he consumed, a Bordeaux prosecutor said.

Cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from several baby food manufacturers from a supplier in China, triggering precautionary recalls in dozens of countries and raising concerns among parents.

“Based on the current state of the investigation, it appears that the baby’s death is not linked to the formula used for feeding,” the prosecutor said in a statement. he said.

It was stated that no cerulide was detected in the analyzes made in the powdered and diluted milk of the Guigoz brand produced by Nestle, which the baby consumed shortly before his death.

The results of two similar investigations carried out in the towns of Angers and Blois are still pending.

Nestle said this information was fully available to the authorities and that it was cooperating transparently to contribute to any necessary disclosures.