The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has announced a recall of certain batches of Danone baby formula that were manufactured in Ireland and exported abroad, after a toxin was detected.
The recall follows the identification of cerulide, a toxin that can pose serious health risks. The affected products were exported to European Union countries, the UK and other international markets. Danone has confirmed that none of the affected batches were distributed or sold in Ireland.
Cerulide is a toxin produced by certain bacteria and is known to cause symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain in severe cases. As a precaution, authorities have moved quickly to remove the affected products from circulation in the countries involved.
In a related development, baby formula produced by Nestlé was also recalled in several European countries on January 6, after cerulide was detected. That recall led to further investigations and regulatory action.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has published full batch details and recall notices on its official website to support international food safety authorities and consumers.
Irish officials have stressed that there is no risk to consumers in Ireland, but said the incident highlights the importance of strict food safety monitoring and rapid cross-border cooperation when potential contamination is identified.