When it comes to infant nutrition, trust is everything. As a parent, you want to be sure that you are giving your baby food that is safe and carefully produced. News about product recalls, such as those in January 2026, can understandably raise questions. At Pure Goat Company, we take these concerns seriously. That is why we would like to explain what ARA is and how we ensure safety within our organic infant formula and follow-on milk.
What is ARA?
ARA (arachidonic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that naturally occurs in the human body, including in the brain and eyes. It is also naturally present in breast milk. Under strict European regulations, ARA may be added as an optional ingredient to infant formula.
ARA is produced through a natural fermentation process, similar to yoghurt production. Carefully selected micro-organisms convert plant-based sugars into ARA. The ARA-rich oil is then carefully purified, making it safe for use in infant nutrition.
Breastfeeding is always the best choice for babies. When breastfeeding is not possible, it is important that infant formula and follow-on milk are carefully formulated and meet the highest safety standards.
Why ARA has been in the news
In January 2026, an issue involving ARA was identified at several large manufacturers. A contamination was found in a specific supply chain, leading to precautionary product recalls.
How Pure Goat Company ensures safety
At Pure Goat Company, food safety is always our top priority. This starts with the careful selection of ingredients and continues through extensive testing of the final product. For ARA, we work exclusively with suppliers that meet the strictest European requirements.
Our ingredients are sourced locally and within Europe wherever possible. The ARA we use comes from a controlled and stable supply chain and is not linked to the supply routes involved in the January 2026 recalls. Our ARA supplier manages the entire production process without outsourcing any part of it. Our organic infant formula and follow-on milk were not part of the recalls and are safe to use.
All suppliers are carefully selected and regularly evaluated. Extensive quality and safety analyses are carried out before our products are released to the market, ensuring parents can choose our nutrition with confidence.
A conscious choice for today and the future
We understand that every parent wants the best for their child. That is why we continuously invest in safety, transparency and control. For us, safety is not a promise, but an ongoing process.
