During the period 26.01.2026 - 01.02.2026, Polish market surveillance authorities published 10 alerts concerning the safety of products available in Poland. These include GIS food safety alerts related to food and food-contact materials, GIF communications on serious quality defects in medicines, and UOKiK warnings based on Safety Gate notifications for toys and electrical equipment. The most serious hazards involve the risk of infant food poisoning, glass fragments in yogurt, migration of lead and cadmium from drinking glasses, as well as defective avalanche rescue equipment and injectable medicines contaminated with visible particles.
According to GIF communications, three injectable medicines were suspended from marketing due to visible particles in solutions for infusion or injection, and one batch of an antibiotic was made subject to a withdrawal and marketing ban. GIS alerts cover, among others, the potential presence of cereulide toxin (produced by Bacillus cereus) in infant formula and glass fragments in an organic yogurt. UOKiK warnings, based on EU Safety Gate notifications, highlight a dangerous water pump with electric shock risk and toy sets containing excessive levels of the plasticiser DEHP. Together, these GIS alerts, GIF communications and UOKiK warnings illustrate how diverse current consumer health threats are.
W skrócie
- 6 items are recalls or withdrawal-type warnings for food, toys and equipment (including Decathlon and Tiger Warsaw products).
- 4 GIF notices concern injectable medicines with particulate contamination and one decision to re-authorise Furaginum MAX.
- Food safety is particularly at risk due to possible Bacillus cereus toxin in infant formula and glass fragments in yogurt.
- GIS also flags lead and cadmium migration from glasses, while GIS and UOKiK highlight risks linked to phthalates in toys.
Wycofania z obrotu
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submersible water pump for clean and dirty water | n/a | Safety Gate notification | Electric shock risk due to improper earthing and cable | Krytyczne |
| Avalanche probe SIMOND PROBE SKI TOURING 240 CM / 280 CM | Decathlon | Retailer notice | Defect prevents full deployment during avalanche rescue | Krytyczne |
| BEBILON PROfutura DUO BIOTIK 1, 800 g | n/a | GIS alert | Possible presence of cereulide toxin (Bacillus cereus) | Krytyczne |
| Eco natural yogurt LUBLANKA | n/a | GIS alert | Risk of glass fragments in the product | Krytyczne |
| GLASS WITH FLOWERS 220 ML | Tiger Warsaw | GIS alert | Lead and cadmium migration from rim into beverages | Krytyczne |
| Set of squeaky plastic toys | n/a | Safety Gate notification | Excessive DEHP phthalate content in plastic | Wysokie |
Komunikaty i wstrzymania
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taromentin 1000 mg + 200 mg | n/a | Wycofanie z obrotu, Zakaz wprowadzania | Carton contains vial with half the intended dose | Krytyczne |
| Zoledronic Acid Noridem 4 mg/5 ml | n/a | Wstrzymanie w obrocie | Particles visible to the naked eye in infusion solution | Krytyczne |
| Plerixafor MSN 20 mg/ml | n/a | Wstrzymanie w obrocie | Injection solution contaminated with visible particles | Krytyczne |
| Furaginum MAX US Pharmacia 100 mg | n/a | Ponowne dopuszczenie do obrotu | Batch previously questioned for NDMA, now re-authorised | Krytyczne |
Wyróżnione komunikaty
BEBILON PROfutura DUO BIOTIK 1, 800 g
Hazard: Potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, in one batch of this infant formula. Possible effects include acute food poisoning with vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and dehydration, which is particularly dangerous for infants.
Store: n/a | EAN: n/a | Manufacturer: NUTRICIA Polska Sp. z o.o.
Eco natural yogurt LUBLANKA
Hazard: Possible presence of glass fragments in the product from a damaged production line. Consumers are at risk of injuries to the mouth and digestive tract when eating the yogurt. Potential consequences include cuts, complications requiring medical intervention, and in severe cases internal damage.
Store: n/a | EAN: n/a | Manufacturer: Spółdzielcza Mleczarnia Spomlek / TURVITA sp. z o.o.
GLASS WITH FLOWERS 220 ML with colourful floral motif
Hazard: Migration of lead and cadmium from the rim area of the glass into beverages, as confirmed by testing. Potential effects include poisoning and chronic toxic effects of heavy metals, with damage to the nervous system in children and long-term health complications.
Store: Tiger Warsaw | EAN: 0200030600311 | Manufacturer: Tiger Warsaw Sp. z o.o.
Avalanche probe SIMOND PROBE SKI TOURING 240 CM / 280 CM
Hazard: A manufacturing defect impedes full deployment of the probe, which may prevent its effective use in avalanche search and rescue operations. Potential consequences include ineffective location of buried victims, life-threatening delays and increased risk for both casualties and rescuers.
Store: Decathlon | EAN: n/a | Manufacturer: DECATHLON / SIMOND
Analiza zagrożeń zdrowotnych
According to GIS, food safety this week is compromised by two serious incidents: potential cereulide toxin in BEBILON PROfutura DUO BIOTIK 1 infant formula and glass fragments in eco yogurt LUBLANKA. Cereulide, produced by Bacillus cereus, can cause acute food poisoning with severe vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and dehydration, particularly dangerous for babies and toddlers. Glass fragments pose a mechanical hazard, causing cuts to the mouth, throat and digestive tract that may require hospital treatment.
Lead and cadmium migration from decorated glass rims is a chronic exposure issue: these heavy metals accumulate in the body and can damage the nervous system, kidneys and blood-forming organs. In children, even low doses are linked to lower cognitive performance and developmental disorders. The squeaky toy set with excessive DEHP phthalate content raises concerns about endocrine disruption and potential reproductive toxicity, which is why EU law strictly limits phthalate levels in toys and childcare articles.
As GIF stresses, visible particles in infusion or injection solutions (Zoledronic Acid Noridem, Plerixafor MSN) can lead to embolism, vessel inflammation and serious thromboembolic events. In the Taromentin case, having a vial with half the prescribed dose in a higher-strength carton can result in ineffective treatment of infections and promote antimicrobial resistance. The faulty submersible water pump carries an immediate electric shock risk, while the defective avalanche probe may render rescue efforts ineffective, especially in mountain environments where minutes decide between life and death.
Sklepy i instytucje objęte komunikatami
This week’s alerts involve both international retail chains and specialised manufacturers. Decathlon is running a service campaign for SIMOND avalanche probes, inviting customers to return or exchange affected products. Tiger Warsaw is named in GIS alerts as the distributor of glasses with lead and cadmium migration, directly affecting household food safety when the glasses are used for drinks.
GIS alerts also cover producers of infant nutrition (Nutricia) and dairy products (Spomlek, Turvita). GIF communications concern pharmaceutical companies Noridem Enterprises, MSN Labs Europe and US Pharmacia, while UOKiK warnings based on Safety Gate notifications relate to unidentified importers of water pumps and toys. Consumers should follow GIS alerts, GIF communications and UOKiK warnings regardless of where they purchased the item, as products may have been sold through multiple channels, including online marketplaces.
Porady dla konsumentów
If you own any of the products described, stop using them immediately. For food (Bebilon infant formula, Lublanka yogurt) and food-contact materials (flower glass), do not consume products from the affected batches, even if they look and smell normal. GIS advises returning such products to the point of sale or safely disposing of them, keeping photos of the packaging and batch number as documentation. If you or your child have consumed the product and symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain or blood in stool occur, seek medical advice or contact the local sanitary-epidemiological station.
For electrical and sports equipment (water pump, avalanche probe), user safety is paramount: do not plug the pump into the mains or take the probe into the mountains. Under Polish consumer law, retailers must accept returns of dangerous products and offer a refund or safe replacement. When it comes to toys with excessive phthalates, the safest option is to remove them entirely from the child’s environment. For medicines subject to GIF communications, never stop therapy on your own – consult your doctor or pharmacist, who can choose a suitable alternative and assess whether any doses taken could have affected your health.
In case of severe symptoms such as breathing difficulties, chest pain, loss of consciousness or heavy bleeding, call the emergency number 112 immediately.
Kontekst prawny
The Polish alert system rests on several legal pillars. GIS operates under the Food and Nutrition Safety Act and key EU regulations, notably Regulations (EC) No 178/2002 and 2017/625, and feeds information on unsafe food into the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF. GIF issues notices and formal decisions (suspension, withdrawal, re-authorisation) under the Pharmaceutical Law, safeguarding the safety and quality of medicinal products.
UOKiK, using the EU Safety Gate system, publishes consumer warnings on non-compliant toys, electronics and other products falling under New Approach directives. Consumers have the right to return unsafe items and receive a full refund, and businesses cannot pass the costs of corrective actions onto them. Regularly checking official websites for GIS alerts, GIF communications and UOKiK warnings is an important part of managing household health and safety in an informed way.