Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2026-01-08 14:11Group 1 - Nestlé has announced a global recall of certain batches of infant formula products in 31 countries due to quality issues with a supplier's ingredient that may contain a harmful toxin [1][3] - In China, Nestlé is recalling 71 batches of infant formula, including products from four brands: Lait Dujardin, Platinum Enfamil, Comfort Enfamil, and Wyeth [3][4] - The recall was prompted by the detection of a quality issue with an oil ingredient rich in arachidonic acid (ARA), which could potentially contain cereulide, a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal issues [3][6] Group 2 - The Chinese government has emphasized the importance of consumer safety and has urged Nestlé to take responsibility for the recall [4] - Other companies in the industry, such as Danone and Junlebao, have stated that their products do not use the implicated ARA ingredient and have implemented rigorous testing standards [9] - Nestlé has clarified that the toxin levels detected are very low, but they are proceeding with a precautionary recall to maintain quality control [9] Group 3 - Nestlé's global sales for the first nine months of 2025 reached 65.869 billion Swiss francs, a decline of 1.9% year-on-year, with an organic growth rate of 3.3% after excluding currency effects [10] - The Greater China region, which is now integrated into the Asia, Oceania, and Africa (AOA) region, has faced significant performance challenges, reporting an organic growth rate of -6.1% [10]