Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lam Ka-singFebruary 6, 2026 at 05:25 PM

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Hong Kong authorities are investigating a potential contamination of infant milk formula after a one-year-old girl showed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming Nestlé Nan INFINIPRO2 7HMO formula. The Centre for Health Protection suspects cereulide poisoning, stemming from a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. Around 50 reports of children feeling unwell have been received. The Centre for Food Safety has ordered the removal of 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura DUO Advance 1 from shelves, expanding a citywide recall to include a second batch of the milk powder imported from Germany. The investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the contamination and ensure public safety.

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