Formula

Nestlé’s chief executive issued a video apology as the company widened a global recall of infant formula across 53 countries over concerns about possible contamination with the toxin cereulide, a heat-stable compound that can cause acute food poisoning. The precautionary recall now covers nearly 80 batches of SMA, BEBA, NAN and Alfamino infant nutrition products, and could threaten Nestlé’s strong position in China and other major markets. The list of affected products expanded again yesterday and now includes batches that…