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Nestlé knew of toxins in baby formula 10 days before first recalls

Nestlé knew of toxins in baby formula 10 days before first recalls

Published by Sam Flores

A notice recalling infant formula in a supermarket in Mulhouse, France, January 22, 2026. ANTONIN UTZ/L’ALSACE/MAXPPP Amid mass recalls of first-stage infant formula, questions over how both manufacturers and authorities have handled the crisis have led to legal action. Advocacy group Foodwatch filed a complaint with the Paris judicial court on Thursday, January 29, alongside eight families whose children became ill after consuming Guigoz formula from Nestlé, Picot formula from Lactalis or Babybio Optima formula from Vitagermine. The timeline of events has become a central concern for families and consumer organizations seeking to understand why the recalls in France stretched from December 11, 2025, to Tuesday, January 27, even though the risk of contamination came from an ingredient common to each manufacturer: an oil rich in arachidonic acid (ARA). According to information Le Monde has obtained from Italian authorities and the Swiss company, Nestlé was aware of the presence of cereulide toxin in infant formula produced in the Netherlands as early as late November, about 10 days before the first recall. Furthermore, a high-level source …

Kym Marsh recalls being ‘humiliated’ by TV producer’s body-shaming comment

Kym Marsh recalls being ‘humiliated’ by TV producer’s body-shaming comment

Published by Daniella Wilson

Kym Marsh, the acclaimed actor known for her roles in Coronation Street and Waterloo Road, has revealed the profound impact of being publicly called “fat” by TV producer Nigel Lythgoe during her time on the reality show Popstars. The 49-year-old star, who rose to fame as a member of the band Hear’Say, described feeling “humiliated and ashamed” by the remarks made over two decades ago. The incident, which occurred during the 2001 music competition series that formed Hear’Say, has resurfaced in a clip showing Lythgoe – known for his cutting remarks and the nickname “Nasty Nigel” – instructing Marsh to lose weight ahead of a significant performance. Reflecting on the experience in an interview with Prima Magazine, Marsh acknowledged the show’s role in her career, stating: “It’s the reason I’m sitting here today, so I’m very fortunate to have had that experience.” open image in gallery Kym Marsh in Hear’Say (PA) However, she sharply contrasted the era’s standards with today’s, adding: “There were so many things that happened at that time that you’d never get …