The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) issued alerts this Tuesday regarding undeclared ingredients in food products. Specifically, almonds were found in Alteza brand yogurt, and milk was detected in Proceli brand biscotes.
Yogurt Recall
The AESAN learned of the almond presence through the Rapid Exchange of Information System (SCIRI), following a notification from health authorities in Cantabria. The affected product is Alteza Bifidus Yogurt with Muesli and Fiber, sold in packs of four 125g containers. Consumers should check the best-before dates: February 10, 2026, February 17, 2026, February 23, 2026, March 4, 2026, March 9, 2026, March 17, 2026, March 24, 2026, and March 30, 2026. Initial distribution was to Cantabria and Castilla y León, but further redistribution to other regions is possible.
Biscote Alert
A separate alert, also communicated via SCIRI, originated from health authorities in Catalonia concerning the presence of milk in Proceli biscotes. The affected biscotes are packaged in 150g cardboard boxes with lot numbers ranging from 254801 (best before June 22, 2026) to 260805 (best before September 18, 2026). Distribution occurred in Andalucía, Canarias, Castilla y León, Cataluña, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra, and País Vasco, with potential for further distribution.
In both cases, the AESAN advises individuals with relevant allergies or intolerances to refrain from consuming the products. Still, the agency states that these products pose no risk to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are affected by the alerts?
Alteza Bifidus Yogurt with Muesli and Fiber and Proceli biscotes are the products subject to the alerts.
What should consumers do if they have these products at home?
Consumers with allergies to almonds or intolerance to milk components should abstain from consuming the affected products.
Is there a risk to the general population?
The AESAN states that consumption of these products does not pose a risk to individuals without relevant allergies or intolerances.
How important is it to carefully read food labels, even for products you regularly consume?
