The French government brought political leaders together to discuss France's response to the Middle East conflict, revealing varied party views and defensive military deployments under Macron.
The French government brought political leaders together to discuss France's response to the Middle East conflict, revealing varied party views and defensive military deployments under Macron.
An investigation is underway after abnormally high cereulide toxin levels were found in infant milk linked to a newborn's death in Angers, with no confirmed connection to the cause of death yet.
Three new criminal complaints have been lodged in France addressing responsibilities and alleged harms linked to contaminated infant formula, intensifying legal scrutiny.
French health authorities warn of heavy metal exposure in food, while new legislation aims to ban cadmium-containing fertilizers to reduce health risks.
Infant formula recalls in France have led to a rights complaint and calls for inquiries amid concerns about contamination risks and communication failures.
Five infants hospitalized in France after consuming recalled infant formula; authorities find no direct link but continue investigations and inspections amid recall compliance issues.
In response to widespread infant formula contamination, France lowers safety thresholds on cereulide toxin and pushes for reduced reliance on foreign supply chains, triggering recalls and criminal probes.
Foodwatch, joined by families, has formally accused infant milk producers and French authorities of negligence over infant formula contaminated with cereulide toxin, prompting legal action and investigations amid health concerns.
The Association for Children's Health has taken legal action against the French government over delayed and insufficient response to infant milk contamination linked to a Chinese supplier, demanding urgent recalls and factory suspensions.
Danone announces an infant formula recall amid parental concerns and ongoing investigations into contamination by Bacillus cereus linked to a Chinese supplier.
France's Health Ministry confirms removal of all infant formula batches recalled due to Bacillus cereus contamination, following investigations into infant deaths linked to contaminated products.
French authorities have launched two criminal investigations following infant deaths potentially linked to contaminated Nestlé Guigoz formula, sparking scrutiny over safety and transparency.
French departments Loiret and Côte d'Or lead boycotts of South American products in school meals, protesting the Mercosur trade agreement amid wider EU legal challenges.
Lactalis recalls six Picot infant formula batches in France and 18 other countries due to cereulide contamination concerns, with no reported illnesses.
Minister Annie Genevard has initiated national "food sovereignty conferences" to tackle France's worsening agricultural trade deficit and policy shortcomings in 2026.
Harvesting and sales of shellfish from France's Thau lagoon have been suspended following norovirus contamination linked to heavy rains, affecting local industry and public health.
Foodborne illness cases rise in France and Europe in 2024, with recent outbreaks and ongoing retailer inspections highlighting the growing public health challenge.
Thousands of French health and scientific professionals alarmed by EU plans that could weaken pesticide regulations, calling for urgent government action.
French deputies reject mandatory Nutri-score labeling on food but adopt tax on alcoholic energy drinks amid heavy debate on the 2025 Social Security budget.
The Nanterre court allows Perrier to be sold as "natural mineral water," dismissing consumer group claims of misleading labeling due to filtration processes.
The French National Assembly votes to mandate Nutri-Score labeling on food packaging, exempting certain traditional products, while government officials debate legal and practical challenges.