In the period 02.02.2026 - 08.02.2026 Polish supervisory authorities published 23 alerts concerning product safety on the domestic market. These recalled products include food (notably many infant formulas), medicines used in oncology and psychiatry, cosmetics with a banned fragrance ingredient, as well as toys and gas equipment posing a risk of serious injury.
According to notices from GIS (Chief Sanitary Inspectorate), GIF (Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate) and UOKiK (Office of Competition and Consumer Protection), several GIS alerts focus on food safety for the youngest consumers – Bebiko, Bebilon and NAN infant formulas in which the toxin cereulide, produced by Bacillus cereus, may be present. The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate reported quality defects in the anxiolytic Lorafen and the cytostatic Carmustine Accord, while UOKiK warned about toys with excessive phthalates, a hazardous balance bike and a faulty gas regulator.
Below is a detailed overview of all recalled products from this week – every recalled product in this period, with a description of the hazards, batch numbers and practical guidance on what consumers should do.
| Product | Store | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas regulator 37 mbar BRADAS | no data | Incorrect gas pressure – risk of fire and burns | High |
| Lorafen 1 mg (25 tablets) | no data (pharmacies) | Incorrect active substance release – uncertain efficacy and safety | Critical |
| Toy balance bike | no data | Sharp edges and small parts – cuts and choking risk | High |
| Palmolive Naturals shower cream 250 ml | no data (drugstores) | Banned BMHCA ingredient – possible reproductive toxicity | High |
| Deodorant for women 150 ml (BI-ES) | no data (drugstores) | Banned BMHCA – risk of fetal damage and skin sensitisation | High |
| BEBIKO 1 nutriFLOR EXPERT 350 g | no data (groceries, pharmacies) | Cereulide (Bacillus cereus) – food poisoning risk in infants | Critical |
| BEBIKO 1 nutriFLOR EXPERT 600 g | no data | Cereulide – threat to infant food safety | Critical |
| BEBIKO 1 nutriFLOR EXPERT 700 g | no data | Cereulide – possible severe vomiting and diarrhoea in infants | Critical |
| BEBIKO PRO+ 1 700 g | no data | Cereulide – food poisoning and infant malaise | Critical |
| Bebilon 1 Advance Pronutra 350 g | no data | Cereulide – acute food poisoning risk | Critical |
| Bebilon 1 Advance Pronutra 800 g | no data | Cereulide – serious violation of food safety | Critical |
| Bebilon 1 Advance Pronutra 1000 g | no data | Cereulide – health risk for infants | Critical |
| Bebilon 2 Advance Pronutra 800 g | no data | Cereulide – vomiting and diarrhoea risk in infants | Critical |
| Bebilon 2 Advance Pronutra 1000 g | no data | Cereulide – gastrointestinal disorders in children | Critical |
| Bebilon 2 Advance Pronutra 28.8 g | no data | Cereulide – poisoning risk even from small sachets | Critical |
| Bebilon PROfutura DUOBIOTIK 2 28.8 g | no data | Cereulide – unacceptable risk for infants | Critical |
| Bebilon PROfutura DUOBIOTIK 1 800 g | no data | Cereulide – threat to infant food safety | Critical |
| Bebilon PROfutura DUOBIOTIK 2 800 g | no data | Cereulide – serious food poisoning risk | Critical |
| Carmustine Accord 100 mg | no data (hospitals, hospital pharmacies) | Defective solvent – possible contamination and toxicity | Critical |
| Hair colouring mousse 75 ml (Wats élysée) | no data | Banned BMHCA – risk of fetal damage and fertility disorders | High |
| Plastic doll with textile accessories | no data | Excess DEHP/DBP phthalates – harmful to children's reproductive system | High |
| NAN Optipro Plus 1; 800 g | no data (stores, pharmacies) | Cereulide in raw material – food poisoning risk in infants | Critical |
| NAN Optipro 1; 650 g (2 x 325 g) | no data | Cereulide – acute food poisoning threat | Critical |
The table above helps quickly check whether any of these recalled products covered by current GIS alerts or other notices are present at home. In case of doubt, it is important to compare not only the name, but also the minimum durability date and batch number.
BEBIKO 1 nutriFLOR EXPERT 350 g
Hazard: Potential presence of cereulide, a substance produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, in specific batches of infant formula may pose a food safety risk. Potential effects: food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhoea, infant malaise.
Store: no data | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: NUTRICIA Polska Sp. z o.o.
Bebilon PROfutura DUOBIOTIK 1 800 g
Hazard: Potential presence of cereulide, a substance produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, in specific batches of infant formula may pose a food safety risk. Potential effects: food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhoea, infant malaise.
Store: no data | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: NUTRICIA Polska Sp. z o.o.
NAN Optipro Plus 1; 800 g
Hazard: Potential presence of cereulide, a toxic substance produced by the microorganism Bacillus cereus in one of the raw materials (arachidonic oil) used to manufacture the infant formula batches. Potential effects: food poisoning in infants.
Store: no data | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: Nestlé Polska S.A.
Lorafen 1 mg, coated tablets
Hazard: The detected non-compliance in the active substance release parameter affects the quality of this medicinal product, so its impact on efficacy and safety of use cannot be excluded. Therefore, a risk to human health or life from leaving these batches on the market cannot be ruled out. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy, unpredictable effects, complications endangering health or life.
Store: pharmacies | EAN: 05909990135813 | Manufacturer: Tarchomińskie Zakłady Farmaceutyczne "Polfa" S.A.
Gas regulator 37 mbar BRADAS
Hazard: The product does not reduce the gas pressure to the required level. The gas flow to the connected appliance may be too high, creating a risk of fire and severe burns to the user. Potential effects: burns, fire.
Store: no data | EAN: 5904182440195 | Manufacturer: BRADAS
Health risk analysis
As highlighted in the current GIS alerts, the most serious risks this week concern infant formula. Cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, is heat-stable and can cause sudden vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and dehydration. In infants, whose bodies are particularly vulnerable, food poisoning can quickly lead to electrolyte imbalance and hospitalisation, which is why infant food safety is treated as a top priority.
In the case of medicines, GIF stresses that even seemingly minor quality deviations are unacceptable. Incorrect active substance release in Lorafen may lead either to insufficient effect (no therapeutic benefit) or to unpredictable adverse reactions. A contaminated solvent in Carmustine Accord poses a real toxic risk for cancer patients, who are already burdened by intensive therapy and have limited reserves to cope with additional stressors.
UOKiK draws attention to recalled products among toys and cosmetics. Excessive levels of DEHP and DBP phthalates in the doll may disrupt endocrine balance and the development of the reproductive system in children after prolonged exposure. The banned fragrance ingredient BMHCA in the shower cream, deodorant and hair colouring mousse is linked to harmful effects on fertility, increased risk of fetal damage and strong skin sensitisation.
Finally, the faulty gas regulator and unsafe balance bike show that recalled products may endanger consumers not only through invisible chemical factors, but also mechanically – via fire, burns, falls and choking. In other weeks GIS alerts often concern additional hazards such as salmonella, listeria or undeclared allergens, which further underlines the importance of closely following official food safety communications.
Stores affected by the recalls
According to GIS, the recalled Bebiko, Bebilon and NAN infant formulas were widely distributed – to wholesalers, pharmacies, grocery stores and online channels throughout Poland. Although specific chains are not always listed in public notices, in practice such recalled products may be found in both large supermarket chains and small neighbourhood shops.
GIF communicated the withdrawal of Lorafen and Carmustine Accord mainly to community and hospital pharmacies, as well as to wholesalers responsible for distribution. UOKiK states that the toys, cosmetics and gas regulator were sold through various retail channels, including brick-and-mortar outlets and online stores. Consumers are encouraged to check manufacturers' and retail chains' websites, where additional lists of points of sale covered by the recall are often published.
Consumer advice
If you have any of the products described above at home, first carefully compare the name, minimum durability date, batch number and EAN with the information from the official notices. All recalled products should no longer be used or consumed – this applies in particular to infant formula and medicines.
For food products, in line with GIS recommendations, you can return them to the store where they were purchased. The retailer should accept the unsafe product and refund your money or offer another form of compensation. If symptoms of food poisoning occur (vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, lethargy in a child), seek medical attention immediately and inform the doctor of possible consumption of a product covered by a GIS alert – this is crucial for correct diagnosis and treatment.
Medicines subject to GIF decisions should be returned to the pharmacy; the pharmacist will explain the procedure and any refund arrangements. Cancer treatment must not be discontinued on your own – the treating physician decides on suitable alternatives. For recalled cosmetics, toys or gas equipment (such as the regulator), stop using the product immediately, disconnect it from any installation if applicable and return it to the point of purchase. Keeping proof of purchase is helpful, although in safety-related recalls many retailers will accept returns even without a receipt.
Regulatory context
The recall system in Poland is based on national legislation and EU regulations. GIS is responsible for food and nutrition safety and uses, among others, the EU RASFF system for rapid information exchange. UOKiK oversees general product safety within the Safety Gate system (formerly RAPEX). GIF supervises the quality of medicinal products and has the authority to order withdrawal of defective batches from the market or from use.
When a serious risk is identified, authorities promptly publish GIS alerts or GIF decisions, and businesses are obliged to withdraw the products and inform consumers. Buyers are entitled to a refund or replacement of an unsafe product, regardless of standard warranty rules. Regularly monitoring which products are recalled in a given week is one of the most effective ways for consumers to protect their own health and the food safety of their families.