More than 12 million boxes of milk powder for baby food recalled in 83 countries amid a scandal with Salmonella discovered in the plant, the French dairy group Lactalis, informs "bi-Bi-si".

Products Corporation began to withdraw in December, these measures have affected a whole series of products manufactured by Lactalis. As reminds The Guardian, then immediately began to withdraw the products under the brands Milumel, Picot and Celi.

The bacteria Salmonella can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and dehydration, contamination is especially dangerous for young children. It is reported that France recorded 35 cases, including another case in Spain. It also checks for signs of a possible infection in Greece.

Meanwhile, several parents have filed lawsuits after their children fell ill.

Chief Executive officer of Lactalis Emmanuel Besnier in an interview with Journal du Dimanche has denied accusations that the company tried to silence the infection at one of the factories. He assured that the Corporation will indemnify all the victims.

According to the company, the Salmonella contamination occurred at the factory in the commune Kraon.

The Ministry of agriculture of France has said that introduced a ban on products made at the plant during the investigation. The French authorities were threatened with fines most Lactalis, as well as some retailers who continued to sell products despite the threat of infection.