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Contaminated baby formula: how Nestlé organised ‘discreet’ recalls from shop shelves

Woman standing in front of a shelf stocked with baby formula

This content was published on Jul 14, 2026 The Swiss multinational organised ‘discreet’ product recalls in Austria and Germany. The matter has been referred to the French courts.

The Food Initiative Committee launches its campaign

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Proponents of food security initiative launch campaign

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 The committee behind a people’s initiative for safe food and clean drinking water is calling for changes to Swiss agricultural policy.

More and more people in Switzerland are falling ill as a result of food

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Number of foodborne illnesses up slightly in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 In Switzerland in 2025, campylobacteriosis was the most common foodborne infection, followed by salmonellosis.

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Cadmium: Switzerland seen as safe, but imports raise doubts

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 A French report on high cadmium exposure from food has put the heavy metal in the spotlight again. Switzerland says its consumers are protected. Is this really the case?

Initiative against GMOs: complaint about missing signatures

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Initiative against GMOs files complaint over ‘missing signatures’

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The association behind the food protection initiative is to file a criminal complaint against unknown persons, claiming at least 5,000 signatures went missing during an official recount.

Federal Council plans aid for farms affected by PFAS

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Swiss government wants to allow ‘forever chemicals’ in food products

This content was published on May 27, 2026 The temporary measure is aimed at supporting farms that need more time to achieve compliance.

French authorities raid two Nestlé Waters sites

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French authorities carry out surprise searches at Nestlé Waters sites

This content was published on May 20, 2026 According to Radio France, the operation involved the Perrier plant in Vergèze and a laboratory in Vittel.

Infant formulas: "shortcomings" on the part of the government and manufacturers

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French report highlights failings in infant formula scandal

This content was published on May 20, 2026 A French parliamentary report says the handling of Nestlé’s infant formula scandal exposed “shortcomings” by both the French government and manufacturers.

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Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?

This content was published on Mar 17, 2026 Several infant formula brands have recalled batches since January over traces of a potentially dangerous toxin, raising fresh questions about inspection standards.

Parliament approves easier authorisation of pesticides

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Swiss parliament backs faster approval of pesticides

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 Swiss parliament backs faster approval for some pesticides from neighboring countries.

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