Official Alert: Specific Batch of Almiron Formula Poses Safety Risk
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) issued an urgent food safety alert, notified through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), concerning Almiron brand infant formula imported from Ireland. The specific product affected is the 800g container of “Almiron Profutura 1,” with batch information pointing specifically to products with a best-before date of August 19, 2027.
Contamination Source: Bacillus Cereus Toxins
The core issue of this alert is the potential contamination of the product with toxins produced by Bacillus cereus. This bacterium is widespread in the environment, and its heat-resistant spores can survive manufacturing processes and enter food products. Ingestion of its toxins can cause food poisoning, with typical symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. For infants, whose immune systems are not fully developed, the risks and consequences of such foodborne illnesses are particularly severe, demanding high vigilance.
Manufacturer’s Self-Check Prompts Proactive Recall
Notably, this safety risk was not identified through consumer complaints or adverse event reports, but was discovered proactively by the manufacturer during its internal quality control procedures. Upon confirming the potential contamination, the company immediately reported it to the relevant Irish authorities and initiated a voluntary market withdrawal. This action demonstrates the manufacturer’s sense of responsibility for product safety. The alert was then quickly communicated to Spain through the EU member states’ collaborative network.
Market Distribution and Regulatory Response
This formula is sold in the Spanish market through various channels, including not only traditional physical pharmacies but also major online e-commerce platforms like Amazon, indicating wide distribution. Upon receiving the alert, AESAN has, through its national Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI), instructed the competent authorities in each autonomous community to take immediate action to verify and ensure the complete removal of the affected batch from all online and offline sales channels to prevent it from reaching consumers.
Key Advice for Consumers
AESAN strongly advises all parents who have purchased Almiron Profutura 1 formula to immediately check the best-before date on the bottom of the can. If the date is August 19, 2027, they should stop preparing and feeding the product to their infant immediately. For subsequent returns, exchanges, or inquiries, consumers can directly contact Almiron’s official customer service channels or visit its support website for assistance. Officials emphasize that there is no room for complacency; the food safety of infants must be the top priority.
