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As reported by Reuters, a judicial investigation in France has found no evidence linking the death of an infant to a recalled batch of Nestlé infant formula, according to the Bordeaux prosecutor’s office.

The inquiry was launched following the death of a baby who had consumed infant formula produced under Nestlé’s Guigoz brand.

Authorities were examining whether the case was connected to a broader food safety concern involving cereulide, a toxin associated with nausea and vomiting that had been detected in ingredients supplied from China to several infant formula manufacturers.

The discovery of the toxin prompted precautionary recalls of infant formula products across dozens of countries, raising concerns among parents and regulators worldwide.

However, investigators said laboratory tests conducted on both powdered and reconstituted samples of the Guigoz formula consumed by the infant detected no traces of cereulide.

“Based on the current state of the investigation, the infant’s death does not appear to be linked to the formula used for feeding,” the Bordeaux prosecutor said in a statement.

Nestlé said it remains fully available to authorities and is cooperating transparently with the investigation to support any necessary clarification.

The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of global infant formula supply chains and ingredient sourcing, particularly where suppliers serve multiple manufacturers across international markets.

While the precautionary recalls underscored the sensitivity of the infant nutrition sector to potential contamination risks, the latest findings may ease immediate concerns regarding the specific case under investigation.