La Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) The Spanish Food Safety Agency (FSA) has issued a new health alert concerning a product commonly used by athletes and health-conscious individuals: a vegan protein powder shake from the Spanish brand 226ERS. The presence of salmonella in several batches has led the agency to advise consumers not to use these products if they have them at home.
This incident, reported by the health authorities of the Valencian Community Through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI), it has triggered the implementation of control and withdrawal protocols in a large part of the national territory to minimize any risk to health.
Which product is affected by the alert
The ad focuses on the product. Vegan Protein Shake Powder From the brand 226ERS, a Spanish sports nutrition company. It is a powdered supplement for human consumption, designed to be mixed with water or plant-based drinks, and is sold in 700-gram containers and stored at room temperature.
According to information provided by AESAN, the detected contamination corresponds to Salmonella spp.This bacterium is responsible for one of the most common types of food poisoning. Given this situation, the authorities' recommendation is clear: if you have any of the products included in the alert, do not consume them under any circumstances.
The official notification, registered with the reference ES2026/240It was issued on April 30, 2026 and sent to the autonomous communities through SCIRI, the system used to coordinate this type of food incident in Spain.
Batches of vegan protein shakes involved
The alert does not affect the entire range of the brand's products, but only four very specific lots The vegan protein shake powder comes in three different flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and red berries. All are packaged in 700-gram containers and should be stored at room temperature.
The affected batches, as detailed by AESAN, are the following:
- Vegan Protein Shake Powder, Chocolate Flavor
Batch 2507B1002 – Best before date: 31/07/2027 – 700g container – Storage: room temperature. - Vegan Protein Shake Powder, Chocolate Flavor
Batch 2507B1015 – Best before date: 31/07/2027 – 700g container – Storage: room temperature. - Vegan Protein Shake Powder, Vanilla Flavor
Batch 2511B1011 – Best before date: 30/11/2027 – 700g container – Storage: room temperature. - Vegan Protein Shake Powder, Red Berry Flavor
Batch 2507B1021 – Best before date: 31/07/2027 – 700g container – Storage: room temperature.
To facilitate their identification, AESAN emphasizes that all these products share the same format: 700 gram jar, of Spanish origin, primarily aimed at the sports nutrition and fitness consumption segment.
Where have these protein shakes been distributed?
According to data collected by the authorities, the distribution of the implicated batches has been carried out in most of the national territoryThis means they could be found at points of sale in different autonomous communities, both in specialized stores and in general stores or online sales platforms.
AESAN has sent detailed information about the batches to the competent authorities of all autonomous communities through the SCIRI, with the aim of verifying that the products involved are located and removed from marketing channels as soon as possible.
At the same time, the agency emphasizes the importance of citizen collaboration: those who detect any of the shakes included in this alert in their homes should refrain from consuming them and you can return them at the points of sale where they were purchased, to facilitate the control of the incident.
Recommendations for people who have already consumed the product
AESAN specifies that, if someone has recently ingested any of the contaminated batches If you begin to experience discomfort consistent with a salmonella infection, it is essential that you contact a healthcare professional. This is not meant to cause alarm, but rather to act with caution.
Symptoms that should raise alarm include, primarily, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and headacheThese symptoms are often accompanied by intense abdominal discomfort. In some cases, especially in healthy individuals, the symptoms may be relatively mild, but it is still advisable to consult a doctor.
Health authorities recommend going to a health center If these symptoms appear after consuming the shake, inform medical personnel which product you consumed and, if possible, the batch number. This information can help both in the diagnosis and monitoring of the outbreak.
What is salmonellosis and how does it manifest?
Salmonellosis is a foodborne illness It is caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal infections in Spain and the rest of Europe, mainly associated with the consumption of contaminated food or water.
This microorganism has a remarkable ability to survive and can remain active for months in diverse environmentsThis explains why outbreaks occasionally occur linked to packaged or long-life products. Transmission can also occur via the fecal-oral route if hygiene problems exist, both at home and in the production chain.
Symptoms usually appear between 6 and 72 hours after ingestion of contaminated food, most frequently between 12 and 36 hours. The typical clinical picture includes fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting; sometimes headache, general malaise and muscle aches are also present.
In most healthy people, the disease resolves on its own within a period of 2 to 7 daysIt usually resolves on its own without requiring specific treatment beyond hydration and rest. However, complications can arise if the infection spreads beyond the intestines or if diarrhea leads to significant dehydration.
The most vulnerable groups are the young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. In these cases, dehydration and related complications can become serious, so it is advisable not to delay seeking medical attention if symptoms appear.
Prevention measures and controls in the food chain
Although in this specific case the alert originated in a vegan protein shake powderThe general recommendations for preventing salmonella infections at home are the same as for other high-risk foods. The first line of defense is proper hygiene when handling and storing food.
Experts emphasize the importance of wash your hands well Wash your hands with hot, soapy water before cooking, after using the toilet, and after handling raw food. Similarly, clean utensils and work surfaces after they have come into contact with meat, eggs (including those from the oven). packaged egg whites) or unwashed vegetables to minimize cross-contamination.
Another basic recommendation is to maintain separate the raw products from the cooked onesKeep food refrigerated and during preparation, and follow the manufacturer's storage instructions. For powdered or packaged foods, it's important to check the labeling and pay attention to the best before or expiration dates.
Beyond the home, the food safety system in Spain establishes strict controls for operators in the sector. Inspections are carried out every year. hundreds of thousands of official inspections and audits in order to ensure that the products that reach the consumer do not pose a risk to public health.
The detection of this incident in 226ERS brand milkshakes and the rapid dissemination of the alert through SCIRI illustrate the operation of these surveillance mechanisms, which allow potentially dangerous products to be located and removed from the market as quickly as possible.
With the information available so far, the authorities insist that the key point is identify the specific affected batchesAvoid consuming these products and, if you have already consumed them, monitor for symptoms consistent with salmonellosis and consult with health authorities. Prudent action by consumers, businesses, and government agencies helps reduce the impact of incidents like this and strengthens confidence in food safety control systems.
