Introduction
In the period 09.02.2026 - 15.02.2026, Polish market surveillance authorities published 13 safety alerts covering toys, electronic equipment, food, pressure vessels for dangerous goods and medicines. These include GIS food safety alerts, GIF communications on medicinal product quality and UOKiK warnings relating to everyday consumer products. Several decisions concern serious risks such as asbestos in a toy, fire hazards in lithium-powered devices and visible particles in injectable medicines.
The most severe alerts involve critical risk associated with Stretch Squad stretch figures sold at Action (suspected asbestos), a cap with integrated LED lighting and a lithium battery from Selgros (fire risk), and Hortex 9-ingredient spring soup potentially contaminated with a foreign body. GIF communications additionally point to significant quality defects in Tranexamic Acid Tillomed 100 mg/ml and Loperamide APTEO MED 2 mg.
GIS food alerts, GIF medicinal product communications and UOKiK consumer product warnings together form the backbone of the Polish safety system. This week, particular attention should be paid to toys for small children, mains- and battery‑powered electrical devices, and medicines used in hospitals and pharmacies.
Key takeaways
- This week, authorities published 13 alerts in total: 11 actions removing consumer products from the market by retailers or manufacturers and 2 GIF communications on medicines.
- Three alerts are classified as critical risk: Stretch Squad figures (asbestos), the LED cap with rechargeable battery and the Hortex spring soup (food safety).
- GIS food safety alerts concern a single food product this week – Hortex soup batch S0C1070925.
- GIF communications relate to serious quality defects: visible particles in an injectable solution (Tranexamic Acid Tillomed) and too low active substance content in Loperamide APTEO MED.
- UOKiK warnings cover, among others, TEDi toys, the Peppa Pig set, Philips irons, a 10000 mAh power bank and the “Sople” light curtain.
GIS warns against consuming Hortex 9‑ingredient spring soup from batch S0C1070925 due to the risk of foreign-body contamination.
GIF advises carefully checking batch numbers of Tranexamic Acid Tillomed 100 mg/ml before administering it to any patient.
Product withdrawals
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretch Squad stretch figures | Action | Retailer notice | Trace asbestos in filling | Critical |
| Green Cell multi-port charger CHARGC01 | n/a | UOKiK warning | Excessive housing temperature | High |
| Cap with LED lighting and rechargeable battery | Selgros | UOKiK warning | Swelling lithium cell, fire risk | Critical |
| Mini airplanes, set of 6 (TEDi) | TEDi | UOKiK warning | Detachable small parts, choking | High |
| Telescopic giraffe toy (TEDi) | TEDi | UOKiK warning | Small parts, choking risk | High |
| Peppa Pig toy set (boat, rod, fish) | children's magazine | Safety Gate notification | Detachable small parts, choking | High |
| Hortex 9-ingredient spring soup (batch S0C1070925) | Selgros | GIS food alert | Possible foreign-body contamination | Critical |
| Philips steam generator irons (batches 2419-2441) | n/a | UOKiK warning | Cracking weld seam, steam release | High |
| Power bank 10000 mAh (Industry ELECTRONICS) | Allegro / online | Safety Gate notification | Battery overheating and swelling, fire | High |
| Icicle light curtain ML 42 | n/a | UOKiK warning | Improper wiring, electric shock | High |
| Pressure drums for ADR transport | n/a | UOKiK warning | Non-compliant ADR marking | High |
Notifications and suspensions
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranexamic Acid Tillomed 100 mg/ml | pharmacies / hospitals | Market withdrawal, marketing ban | Visible particles in injectable solution | Critical |
| Loperamide APTEO MED 2 mg | pharmacies | Market withdrawal, marketing ban | Too low active substance content | High |
Featured alerts
Stretch Squad stretch figures (HTI / Action)
Hazard: Trace amounts of asbestos were detected in the filling of one Stretch Squad figure. Damage to the toy and release of the filling may expose a child to asbestos fibres, which are linked to respiratory diseases including cancers. For this reason, single Stretch Squad figures are also being removed from sale.
Store: Action | EAN: 5014761014713, 5014761015802, 5014761015819, 5050837662419 and others | Manufacturer: HTI / Action
Cap with LED lighting and rechargeable battery (Selgros)
Hazard: According to UOKiK, swelling of the lithium accumulator powering the built‑in LED lamp has been observed in some cases. Such behaviour of lithium cells can lead to leakage, ignition or fire of the product during use or charging, creating a risk of burns, property damage and even life‑threatening situations.
Store: Selgros | EAN: n/a | Manufacturer: Transgourmet Polska Sp. z o.o. / Selgros
Hortex 9-ingredient spring soup (batch S0C1070925)
Hazard: In its food safety alert, GIS reports a possible foreign-body contamination in this batch. Ingesting a hard, sharp object may cause injuries to the mouth, teeth or gastrointestinal tract and, in severe cases, require surgical intervention. This is an important signal for food safety in frozen vegetable mixes.
Store: Selgros | EAN: n/a | Manufacturer: Polski Ogród Sp. z o.o., Transgourmet Polska Sp. z o.o.
Green Cell multi-port charger CHARGC01
Hazard: Testing showed that the permissible housing temperature was exceeded during operation. Excessive heating can cause skin burns when touching the charger and significantly increase the risk of ignition of nearby materials and a household fire.
Store: n/a | EAN: 5903317226338 | Manufacturer: CSG S.A.
Tranexamic Acid Tillomed 100 mg/ml, solution for injection
Hazard: As stated by GIF, some batches show particles visible to the naked eye in the solution intended for parenteral administration. Particle embolism in blood vessels may cause serious complications, including life‑threatening circulatory disorders, which is why the authority has applied strict precautionary measures.
Store: pharmacies / hospitals | EAN: 05909991533649 | Manufacturer: Tillomed Pharma GmbH
Health hazard analysis
The 13 alerts show a wide range of health hazards. For Stretch Squad figures, the key problem is the presence of asbestos traces. Inhalation of asbestos fibres, even in small quantities, is a recognised risk factor for lung cancer, mesothelioma and chronic lung disease. For that reason, asbestos‑containing products are essentially banned in the EU and any signal of potential exposure requires a decisive response.
Chargers, power banks and the LED cap are linked to overheating and fire risks. Overheated batteries can swell, rupture and ignite. This leads to rapid heat release and toxic fumes, posing a risk of burns, smoke inhalation and fire spreading through a home. UOKiK warnings repeatedly stress the need to test such products for thermal resistance and electrical safety.
TEDi toys and the Peppa Pig set present classic choking hazards. Small, easily detachable parts can lodge in a child’s airway, causing acute breathing difficulties and requiring immediate medical intervention. EU toy safety standards (EN 71) strictly define the size and durability of components that must not be accessible to young children’s mouths.
In the food sector, the GIS alert highlights the risk of a foreign body in Hortex soup. Hard fragments of glass, metal or plastic can injure the mouth, oesophagus or intestines. That is why rapid GIS food alerts and tight supply‑chain monitoring are essential for maintaining high food safety standards.
GIF communications focus on serious quality defects in medicines. Visible particles in an injectable solution carry a risk of embolism and inflammatory reactions, while too low content of active substance in an antidiarrheal drug may lead to lack of therapeutic effect, dehydration and worsening of the underlying condition. These measures are crucial to protect vulnerable patients.
Stores and institutions involved
The alerts this week affect several retail chains, including Action, Selgros and TEDi, as well as online platforms such as Allegro. Some products, like Philips irons or the Green Cell charger, were available via multiple sales channels, increasing the potential impact. UOKiK warnings underline that responsibility for product safety lies with both manufacturers and distributors.
GIS food alerts this week concern a single, but widely recognised, Hortex product, which is important for consumer confidence in food safety. GIF communications cover medicinal products dispensed in pharmacies and used in hospitals, requiring close cooperation with healthcare professionals. Consumers are advised to follow GIS alerts, GIF communications and UOKiK warnings to respond promptly to emerging risks.
Advice for consumers
If you own any of the products listed, first stop using them. For toys (Stretch Squad, TEDi, Peppa Pig), prevent children from further play and check EAN codes and batch numbers given in the notices. These products can usually be returned to the point of sale; retailers typically accept returns free of charge when safety issues are involved.
For electrical devices (Green Cell charger, LED cap, power bank, light curtain, Philips irons), unplug them and never leave them unattended. If you notice overheating, a smell of burning or a swollen housing, move the device to a safe place and do not use it again. You can lodge a complaint with the seller, referring to the published UOKiK warnings or EU Safety Gate notifications.
For the Hortex soup covered by the GIS alert, do not consume the product and return it to the store. If it has already been eaten and you experience throat or mouth pain, abdominal pain or bleeding, seek medical advice. Food safety is particularly important for children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.
Patients using Tranexamic Acid Tillomed or Loperamide APTEO MED should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before stopping treatment. Check the batch number on the pack and compare it with the batches listed in the GIF communication. In case of adverse symptoms (sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent or worsening diarrhoea), contact a doctor urgently. Official GIS and GIF notices are reliable sources when making such decisions.
Legal context
Market surveillance in Poland relies on the cooperation of several authorities. GIS is responsible for food safety and nutrition, issuing food alerts based on Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and the RASFF system. UOKiK oversees the safety of consumer products, including toys and electrical equipment, using the European Safety Gate system (formerly RAPEX) and national enforcement mechanisms. Its warnings are issued when products fail to meet requirements of EU “New Approach” directives, such as those on toys or low-voltage equipment.
GIF, operating under the Pharmaceutical Law, publishes communications on medicinal products, including decisions to remove certain batches from the market and to prohibit their further marketing. Consumers are entitled to return unsafe goods and to receive full information on associated risks. For products posing a danger to health or life, a receipt is not required to secure remedies – user safety has priority. Actively following GIS alerts, GIF communications and UOKiK warnings significantly strengthens consumer protection and helps households react quickly to new hazards.