The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/baby-formula/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:16:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png baby formula | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/baby-formula/ 32 32 Health ministry launches probe into death of infant who consumed recalled formula https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-launches-probe-into-death-of-infant-who-consumed-recalled-formula/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:21:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753490 Newborn dies of respiratory failure on day authorities expand recall of Nutrilon due to toxin that prompted global action; no clinical link found between consumption and death

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]]> Health Ministry recalls another batch of Nutrilon baby formula after toxin findings https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-recalls-another-batch-of-nutrilon-baby-formula-after-toxin-findings/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:26:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744874 Tests find excessive level of bacteria-created cereulide, which can cause non-life-threatening vomiting and diarrhea, in a batch of Stage One formula for babies with reflux

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]]> Stores report rising baby food thefts as price rises drive parents to desperation https://www.timesofisrael.com/stores-report-rising-baby-food-thefts-as-price-rises-drive-parents-to-desperation/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2812093 Companies report 30-45% jump in stolen goods, leading to stores securing products behind counters, as parents struggle to afford up to NIS 150 per week for formula

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]]> Third Similac baby formula product recalled in Israel amid illness fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/third-similac-baby-formula-product-recalled-in-israel-amid-illness-fears/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:47:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2711988 Israeli importer of Abbott products warns parents using PM60/40, sold only under prescription, to seek appropriate alternatives; two other products recalled last week

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]]> Following death of infant in US, 2 Similac baby formula products recalled in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/following-death-of-infant-in-the-us-similac-baby-formula-recalled-in-israel/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:26:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2706049 Importer of Abbott products says it will recall 700 units as a precautionary measure following an FDA warning in wake of death and hospitalizations of infants in the US

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]]> Baby clinics must resume full service to avoid health time bomb — health workers https://www.timesofisrael.com/baby-clinics-must-resume-full-service-to-avoid-health-time-bomb-health-workers/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:40:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2281895 Tipat Halav centers are essential for ensuring babies stay healthy and must reopen later this week, National Council for Community Health tells Health Ministry

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]]> 15 years on, girl dies as result of Israeli baby formula tragedy https://www.timesofisrael.com/15-years-on-girl-dies-as-result-of-israeli-baby-formula-tragedy/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:35:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1920897 Aviva Haibi says her daughter passed away while she was on a rare break from caring for her: 'That's what's sad and hurts me. She left us when I was not near her'

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]]> Study of Israeli baby formula tragedy highlights vital vitamin B1 role https://www.timesofisrael.com/study-of-israeli-baby-formula-tragedy-highlights-vital-vitamin-b1-role/ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 21:36:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1590702 TAU research of children who had been given Remedia brand as infants and healthy peers shows thiamine crucial for nervous system

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]]> Breast-feeding may lower leukemia risk, Israeli study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-study-finds-breastfeeding-may-lower-leukemia-risk/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:46:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1191729 Research indicates nursing babies at 19% lower risk of developing blood cancer than those who are formula-fed

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]]> Food technologist sentenced to 30 months for baby deaths https://www.timesofisrael.com/food-technologist-sentenced-to-30-months-for-baby-deaths/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:04:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=425764 Frederick Black was convicted of not revealing that the Remedia baby formula was highly deficient in vitamin B1

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]]> Food technologist found guilty in 2003 baby formula deaths https://www.timesofisrael.com/food-technologist-found-guilty-in-2003-baby-formula-deaths/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:26:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=372446 Frederick Black convicted in case that saw 3 children dead and 23 injured by Remedia lacking essential vitamin

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