The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued an alert this Thursday due to the presence of undeclared gluten in the labeling of several batches of gluten-free buckwheat of the Bio Cesta brand, distributed in the Balearic Islands and other autonomous communities.
Affected lots and distribution
The product involved is Bio Cesta brand buckwheat, marketed in 500 gram and two kilogram packages.
The affected lots include numbers 44512, 44513, 44831, 44822, 45021 and 45131, with best-before dates 01/11/2025, 27/11/2025, 10/12/2025 and 18/12/2025. These products are stored at room temperature. The initial distribution has covered several autonomous communities, including the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Valencia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia and the Basque Country. However, the AESAN does not rule out that they may have reached other regions through redistribution.
Risks for people with gluten sensitivity
According to the AESAN warning, the consumption of these products does not represent any risk for the general population. However, people with gluten intolerance or allergy should avoid consuming them, as they may experience adverse reactions. The Agency recommends those who have this product in their homes to remove it from their diet immediately.
Actions taken
The initial notification was issued by the health authorities of the Valencian Community through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI). AESAN is working in collaboration with the autonomous communities to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the distribution and marketing channels.
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