Health alerts issued in Colombia and Mexico reveal how contamination, counterfeiting, smuggling, and illicit trade are converging in the infant formula market. This analysis examines the implications for public health, supply chain security, corporate reputation, and regulatory compliance, highlighting the growing risks facing the infant nutrition industry across Latin America.

This article analyzes critical failures in due diligence processes that allow illegal trade to infiltrate supply chains in Latin America. Based on OECD technical reports, it explores how a lack of traceability and reliance on unverified intermediaries expose companies to legal, financial, and reputational risks in 2026.