Experts Raise Concerns About Potential Cancer Risk in Almond Drinks

The Editors, 24.02.2026

Almond drinks are widely considered healthy. However, a recent study by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment found that many products contain carcinogenic aflatoxin B1, which may pose a particular risk to young children.

Non-dairy milk is more popular than ever, with almond milk in particular often seen as a healthy substitute for cow’s milk. But the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (GFIRA) is now issuing a warning: Many products contain mycotoxin, which can pose a particular risk to young children.

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Experts Raise Concerns About Potential Cancer Risk in Almond Drinks