During the period 16.03.2026 - 22.03.2026 the Polish market surveillance authorities published 11 alerts concerning product safety. They include recalled products from the categories of food, cosmetics, medicines, baby products, vehicles and electrical appliances. According to notices from the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS), the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate (GIF) and the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), the hazards range from excessive pesticide residues in quinoa, through a possible microbiological contamination of medicines used in premature infants and leakage of a cytotoxic anticancer medicine, to electric shock risks in a kettle and an extension cord, as well as unstable pushchairs and toys. This weekly digest is intended to help consumers quickly check whether they own any recalled products and understand what steps to take to protect their health and safety.
The recalled products reported this week show how broad the scope of market surveillance is – from food safety to the control of hospital-only medicines. GIS alerts and GIF decisions are complemented by UOKiK actions targeting unsafe toys, strollers and household appliances. Below we present the key information in a format that makes it easier to find specific batches and lot numbers.
Key facts
- 11 alerts: 1 food product, 3 medicines, 2 baby and nursery products, 3 electrical devices and 2 vehicles.
- The most serious risks concern quinoa sold at Selgros (pesticides) and the Curosurf medicine for preterm infants (microbiological contamination).
- Some recalled products have already been removed from sale but may still be present in consumers homes.
- Consumers can return recalled products to shops or manufacturers without a receipt and should monitor their health after any potential use.
The summary table below lists all recalled products from this week with a short description of the hazard and the risk level.
| Product | Store | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABYMAM disposable water-based baby wipes for children (EAN 5903672179034, batches 2024001, 2024003, 2025001) | mojswiatdziecka.pl | Suspected presence of an unauthorised substance in selected batches. | High |
| Curosurf 80 mg/ml (Delfarma, EAN 05909991395858, batches 1212908, 1224254, 1210982, 1204160) | n/a | Increased risk of microbiological contamination of batches for preterm infants. | High |
| Toy tricycle 3-in-1 Kidwell 2+ (EAN 5906601706516, batch I24) | n/a | Instability, risk of tipping over and suffocation with the packaging bag. | High |
| Jaecoo passenger car (production 01.04.2025–08.12.2025) | n/a | Possible abrasion of the ECU wiring harness, risk of power loss and engine stall. | High |
| Triumph motorcycle (production 23.11.2020–04.12.2023, code SRAN641) | n/a | Risk of short circuit and fire between the alternator and wiring harness connector. | High |
| Bluesky electric kettle 1.7 L (EAN 3616957605884, batch BWK17S-24) | n/a | Insufficient insulation, user can access live parts and receive an electric shock. | High |
| Curosurf 80 mg/ml (Chiesi, EAN 05909990764822, batches 1204110, 1224264) | n/a | Increased risk of microbiological contamination of the medicinal product. | High |
| Extension cord 2 m 250 V 10 A ELGOTECH (EAN 5902694945023, model PSN-502W) | n/a | Socket holes without shutters, risk of contact with live parts. | High |
| easywalker baby stroller (up to 22 kg) | n/a | Insufficient stability, risk of the stroller tipping over. | High |
| Quinoa 1 kg (Selgros, producer Firma Handlowa ROLNIK Sp.j.) | Selgros | Exceedance of permitted pesticide residue levels. | Critical |
| Sunitinib MSN 12.5 mg (EAN 05909991491635, batch CRE11018A) | n/a | Leaking cytotoxic capsules, yellow powder visible in intact blisters. | High |
Selected recalled products – details
The product cards below describe four selected recalled products with the highest risk priority, with additional information to help identify them at home.
Quinoa 1 kg – Selgros
Hazard: The product is withdrawn due to exceeding the permitted level of pesticides in the affected batch, indicating chemical contamination of food that may be harmful to consumer health. Potential effects: possible acute or chronic poisoning, negative impact on health.
Store: Selgros | EAN: n/a | Manufacturer: Firma Handlowa ROLNIK Sp.j.
Curosurf 80 mg/ml – medicine for preterm infants (Delfarma)
Hazard: The Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) indicated an increased risk of microbiological contamination in batches of Curosurf after analysis of environmental microbiological monitoring data. A risk to patients health or life cannot be excluded. Potential effects: infection, serious complications, lack of treatment efficacy.
Store: n/a (hospital-only medicine) | EAN: 05909991395858 | Manufacturer: Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
BABYMAM disposable water-based baby wipes
Hazard: The manufacturer received a report about a potential trace presence of an unauthorised substance in certain batches of baby wet wipes; an investigation and additional laboratory tests are ongoing. Potential effects: skin irritation, allergic reactions, possible toxic effects.
Store: mojswiatdziecka.pl | EAN: 5903672179034 | Manufacturer: Babymam
Bluesky electric kettle 1.7 L
Hazard: The product has insufficient insulation. The user may gain access to live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock, serious injuries, life-threatening conditions.
Store: n/a | EAN: 3616957605884 | Manufacturer: Bluesky
Health risk analysis
The recalled quinoa from Selgros due to excessive pesticide residues illustrates how crucial food safety is in everyday diets. According to the GIS notice, exceeding the maximum residue levels set by Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 may lead to chronic exposure of consumers to toxic substances. Depending on the specific pesticide, this may result in endocrine disruption, liver or nervous system damage and an increased cancer risk.
Although no salmonella or listeria contamination was reported this week, the warning mechanism is similar – GIS alerts are designed to remove from the market any food that could cause acute food poisoning or allergic reactions. The same applies to undeclared allergens: mislabelling or cross-contamination may pose a serious risk to sensitised individuals.
The recalled medicinal products – Curosurf and Sunitinib MSN – were highlighted in GIF decisions because of tangible risks to patients. Microbiological contamination of a medicine used in premature newborns can lead to severe infections, sepsis and lack of efficacy in treating respiratory distress syndrome. Leakage from cytotoxic capsules increases the risk of exposing staff and caregivers to harmful powder and may cause uncontrolled dosing of an anticancer medicine.
GIS warns that consuming quinoa from the affected batch may pose both acute and long-term health risks for consumers.
GIF underlines that when microbiological contamination of a medicine is suspected, patient safety must come before treatment continuity, even if this means temporarily interrupting therapy and switching to alternative batches.
Unsafe toys, strollers and electrical devices described in UOKiK and Safety Gate notices, such as the Kidwell tricycle, the easywalker stroller, the Bluesky kettle and the ELGOTECH extension cord, pose risks of mechanical injury, suffocation and electric shock. A fall from an unstable stroller or tricycle can cause head trauma, while a thin plastic bag can lead to suffocation. In the case of the kettle and extension cord, inadequate insulation and missing shutters can result in electric shock, burns and cardiac arrest.
Affected stores and sales channels
Among this weeks alerts, only one food product was clearly linked to a specific retail chain: Quinoa 1 kg sold at Selgros. According to the GIS announcement, the chain has started withdrawing the product from shelves, but some packs may already be in consumers pantries.
The other recalled products – including BABYMAM wipes sold for example via the online shop mojswiatdziecka.pl, as well as the easywalker stroller, Kidwell tricycle, Bluesky kettle and ELGOTECH extension cord – may have been distributed through various online and brick-and-mortar channels. Consumers should carefully check the labels on their products (EAN, batch numbers, production dates) and compare them with information from official notices.
Consumer advice
If you own any of the products described above, treat them as potentially unsafe. Recalled food products, especially those covered by GIS alerts, should not be consumed – keep the pack away from children and animals and return it to the point of sale or dispose of it in line with GIS guidance.
For medicines, never stop treatment on your own initiative. If you have a batch of Curosurf or Sunitinib MSN that is subject to a GIF recall, contact your treating physician or pharmacist. They will advise a safe alternative and explain how to return the affected medicine. Healthcare staff should apply additional precautions when handling cytotoxic capsules from the defective batch.
Recalled non-food products – toys, strollers, electrical devices and vehicles – should be taken out of use immediately. Do not transport children in the Kidwell tricycle or easywalker stroller until they have been repaired or replaced, and unplug the Bluesky kettle and ELGOTECH extension cord. Vehicle owners (Jaecoo cars and Triumph motorcycles) should contact authorised service centres to arrange a free inspection and any necessary repairs to the wiring harness.
Consumers are entitled to return recalled products even without a paper receipt, as long as they can prove the purchase in another way (for example with a bank statement or online order confirmation). It is worth following official GIS, GIF and UOKiK communications on an ongoing basis to react quickly to new alerts and better protect your own health and that of your family.
Regulatory context
The recall system in Poland is based on both national and EU law. Food safety is supervised mainly by GIS under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which obliges food business operators to immediately withdraw from the market any food that does not comply with safety requirements. Non-food products are covered by the General Product Safety Regulation and sector-specific directives (for toys, electrical equipment, vehicles), with UOKiK and technical inspection bodies responsible for enforcement.
Medicinal products are subject to a separate legal framework: the Pharmaceutical Law and EU guidelines set out the obligations of marketing authorisation holders and the principles of pharmacovigilance and quality control. GIF may order suspension or recall of a batch of a medicinal product if there is suspicion that it does not meet quality requirements or poses a risk to patients. Consumers and patients have the right to be informed about recalls and to receive a safe product that complies with its marketing authorisation.