Food alert: this batch of Flora margarine presents risks for which its withdrawal is recommended

New notice from the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan). On this occasion about a popular brand that is found in almost all supermarkets, the institution dependent on the Ministry of Consumption has raised the alarms due to the high risk that it may represent for a specific group.

In constant review of all the products that are offered in the market, Aesan has reissued a statement these days to request the withdrawal of a batch of margarine from all surfaces where it could be marketed. All after detecting that its labeling is wrong, so it can lead to problems when ingesting an ingredient that has intolerances.

Specifically on milk, the presence of this ingredient did not appear on the label, as the Portuguese health authorities had warned and echoed from Spain. In addition, the incident was detected by Flora herself who reported it so that it could be removed.

A phenomenon that is already taking place in all the establishments in Spain where it could be commercialized, just as buyers have been warned to exercise extreme caution in this regard. And it is that while this margarine does not present risks for the general population, for those intolerant to lactose intestinal pain, gas, diarrhea, bloating and nausea.

This is the affected batch of Flora margarine

– Product name: ORIGINAL FLORA

– Brand/commercial: FLORA.

– Product appearance: Plastic tub.

– Batch number: 129404098,

– Preferential consumption date: 03/10/2022.

– Unit weight: 225g.

– Temperature: refrigerated.

Is it advisable to eat with margarine?

After this notice, which again indicates the consumption of margarine, it should be noted that it was born as a substitute for butter, an expensive food in France in the 19th century. Made with vegetable fats, its main characteristic is the reduction of dairy fats (sometimes not labeled, as in this case with Flora).

A product that, although it provides fats without cholesterol, where those that provide vitamin E and omega-3 stand out, the most recommended are those that are made with seed oils. Of course, in order to make a better choice in the purchase, the healthiest thing is to opt directly for olive oil.