What is Cereulide, the Toxin Suspected in Recalled Baby Formula?
Major dairy companies, including industry giants Nestle and Danone and privately held Lactalis, have issued precautionary recalls of infant milk powder over concerns it may be contaminated with the toxin cereulide.
WHAT IS CEREULIDE?
Cereulide is a toxin made by some strains of the common bacteria Bacillus cereus, which is widespread in the environment and in raw food materials.
WHERE IS IT FOUND?
It forms in food when bacteria multiply, usually because cooked food was left out too long at room temperature...
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