Salmonella Important Recall for Lactalis Baby Milk in 83 countries

Gigantic proportions: Recall of Lactalis baby food in 83 countries

Weeks ago, the French dairy group Lactalis launched a worldwide recall for baby milk products. The product concerned could be contaminated with salmonella. According to media reports, more than twelve million packages are to be recalled. Over 80 countries are affected.

Recall for baby milk products due to salmonella risk

The French dairy group Lactalis started a worldwide recall for baby milk products in early December because of a potential salmonella threat. These bacteria can cause diarrhea and other medical conditions. In France, more than 30 infants were affected before the recall. A case of sickness had also been reported from Spain and one was being tested in Greece. Now it became known that over 80 countries are affected by the Salmonella scandal.

The French dairy group Lactalis launched a worldwide recall for baby milk products in December. Salmonella risk exists for the product concerned. It has now become known that over 80 countries are already affected by the recall. (Image: mmphoto / fotolia.com)

Over 80 countries affected

According to media reports, 83 countries are already affected by the Salmonella contaminated Lactalis baby milk scandal.

Group CEO Emmanuel Besnier has not made public statements yet, but told the French newspaper "Journal du dimanche" that more than 12 million packages are being recalled worldwide.

He promised compensation to affected families. According to the report, the consequences for consumers, including babies under six months, are cause for "great concern".

Bacteria cause gastrointestinal infections

Salmonella are bacteria that can cause severe stomach / bowel disease (salmonellosis).

The disease occurs several hours to days after infection and manifests itself mainly by sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, malaise, feeling cold and headache.

In some cases, vomiting and mild fever are added.

"The symptoms often last for several days. In infants or older adults, the resulting dehydration may be severe, "writes the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on its website.

"In rare cases, the initial bowel inflammation may take a septic course with a high fever," the experts said. In rare cases, the infection can be fatal.

According to medical experts, it is especially important for sufferers to drink a lot. Infected infants should always be referred to a doctor, especially if the symptoms persist longer.

No Lactalis baby milk in Germany

Lactalis is considered one of the largest dairy companies in the world. In Germany, the company claims to sell no baby milk.

In this country, the group mainly produces président, galbani or salakis cheeses in the supermarkets.

According to AFP news agency, Lactalis, following a meeting with French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire, ordered all baby milk products from his factory in Craon, western France, to be withdrawn from the market. (Ad)