A plant-based soybean drink was recalled in the Netherlands after reports of nausea and vomiting.
Danone Nutricia Nederland said that a quality deviation had been detected in a batch of Alpro Soja drinks at a stable 1 liter. The product involved has a better before the date on April 27, 2026 and the BD2625 lots code between 7:59 a.m. and 11:41 a.m. it was produced in Belgium but distributed in the Netherlands and sold in Albert Heijn stores.
Two people reported nausea and vomiting, according to a notification on the European Commission’s rapid alert system for food and food (RASFF).
Alpro said that in the majority of consumer complaints, only a deviation of taste had been reported, however, in a few cases, nausea was experienced. There is no risk for consumers who have already consumed the product.
“We regret it and take the appropriate measures to guarantee the high quality of our products,” said an Alpro declaration.
After consulting the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), Alpro decided to withdraw the lot in question from the market.
Alpro said that the affected lot had remained in the storage tank slightly longer than usual during production. This led to a longer exposure to the air, which affected the taste. The problem only appeared after the product left the factory and during the distribution process.
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