The Health Ministry on Thursday said it was recalling a batch of baby formula, expanding on a previous recall earlier this week. Tests ordered after the first recall revealed the further presence of a bacteria-produced toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in infants.

The new recall applies to a batch of Stage 1 Nutrilon AR for babies suffering from reflux.

The potential symptoms are not life-threatening, public health expert Itamar Grotto stressed to the Ynet news site.

The problems come soon after consumption, so if a child took the formula, but didn’t show any symptoms after a few hours, parents need not be worried, Grotto said, though they should still throw out the rest of that formula if it’s from a recalled batch.

Teva, which distributes manufacturer Nutricia’s products in Israel, was ordered to conduct additional tests on formula earlier this week, after levels of cereulide were found that exceeded new guidelines set by Ireland, which prompted the initial tests.

The toxin, which has prompted formula recalls in over 60 countries in recent weeks, is a product of the relatively common Bacillus cereus bacteria, combined with specific environmental factors.

משרד הבריאות הודיע על הרחבת הריקול של הפורמולה לתינוקות של נוטרילון. ההודעה, שפורסמה על ידי חברת טבע ומשרד הבריאות, מתייחסת לנוטרילון........

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