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EU regulatory action — EU RASFF alert: Cronobacter sakazakii contamination detected in Nestlé infant formula products. Product distributed across EU market. Same hazard that prompted major US recall. Risk: serious, particularly for infants. Nestlé markets infant products as providing 'best start in life' premium nutrition. (2023)

EU regulatory action — EU RASFF border rejection: aflatoxin contamination in Purina Beneful dog food products. EU maximum limit exceeded. Product not subject to same limits in US. Different regulatory standards: product approved in US but rejected at EU border. (2022)

USDA recall — : Nestlé USA Inc. Recalls Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 5,239 lbs — Class: Class I — Recall #034-2021 (2021)

USDA recall — : Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 219,510 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #002-2021 (2021)

FDA warning letter — Warning letter to Gerber Products Company (Nestlé): heavy metals (arsenic, lead) in infant purees above acceptable limits (2020)

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