Introduction
During 16.03.2026 - 22.03.2026 the Polish market surveillance authorities published 11 alerts concerning product safety. They include GIS food safety and cosmetics alerts, GIF notices on medicines used in preterm infants and oncology patients, and UOKiK product safety warnings for toys, electrical equipment, baby strollers and vehicles. The most serious hazards are excessive pesticide residues in quinoa, increased risk of microbiological contamination in the medicine Curosurf, capsule leakage in the cancer drug Sunitinib MSN, and the risk of electric shock from the Bluesky kettle and ELGOTECH extension cord.
According to UOKiK and the linked EU Safety Gate system, several notices relate to serious design defects – from unstable children’s tricycles to potential short circuits in Jaecoo passenger cars and Triumph motorcycles. GIF notices focus on the safety of medicines administered to the most vulnerable patients, including premature newborns. All decisions are based on EU rules on market surveillance, pharmaceutical quality and food safety.
GIS warns against consuming quinoa from the affected batch because of excessive pesticide levels – a key message for consumers who care about food safety.
GIF stresses that medicines used in newborns and cancer patients must meet the highest microbiological and quality standards, and any suspicion of irregularities triggers an immediate notice.
Key points
- 11 alerts from GIS, GIF and UOKiK: 8 actual withdrawals from sale and 3 GIF notices concerning medicinal products.
- The most serious case: 1 kg quinoa sold in Selgros, with excessive pesticide residues – a critical risk level for food safety.
- GIS alerts and UOKiK warnings also cover unstable strollers and tricycles, unsafe kettles and extension cords, and potentially dangerous cars and motorcycles.
- GIF notices concern the risk of microbiological contamination in Curosurf (several batches manufactured in 2024–2025) and leaking capsules of Sunitinib MSN.
- Consumers should check batch numbers, EAN codes and production dates, and in case of doubt contact a doctor, pharmacist or local sanitary-epidemiological station.
Withdrawals from sale
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABYMAM disposable water-based baby wipes | mojswiatdziecka.pl | Manufacturer warning | Suspected trace presence of an unauthorised substance in selected batches | High |
| Toy tricycle 3-in-1 Kidwell 2+ | no data | UOKiK warning | Instability, risk of tipping over, foot entrapment and suffocation from the bag | High |
| Jaecoo passenger car | no data | UOKiK warning | Possible abrasion of ECU wiring harness, short circuit and engine power loss | High |
| Triumph motorcycle | no data | UOKiK warning | Risk of wiring short circuit, fire and accident | High |
| Bluesky 1.7 L electric kettle | no data | UOKiK warning | Insufficient insulation, user can touch live parts | High |
| ELGOTECH 2 m extension cord 250 V 10 A | no data | UOKiK warning | No shutters in socket holes, possible contact with live parts | High |
| easywalker baby stroller | no data | UOKiK warning | Insufficient stability, risk of tipping over sideways | High |
| Quinoa 1 kg (Selgros) | Selgros | GIS alert | Exceeding the permitted level of pesticides | Critical |
Notices and suspensions
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curosurf 80 mg/ml (Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.) | no data | Withdrawal from market, Marketing prohibition | Increased risk of microbiological contamination in batches from 2024–2025 | High |
| Curosurf 80 mg/ml (Delfarma Sp. z o.o.) | no data | Withdrawal from market, Marketing prohibition | Increased risk of microbiological contamination as indicated by AIFA | High |
| Sunitinib MSN 12.5 mg | no data | Withdrawal from market, Marketing prohibition | Leaking capsules with cytotoxic powder spilling from blisters | High |
Featured notices
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 include possible acute or chronic poisoning and a negative impact on health.
Store: Selgros | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: Firma Handlowa ROLNIK Sp.j.
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 include skin irritation, allergic reactions and possible toxic effects.
Store: mojswiatdziecka.pl | EAN: 5903672179034 | Manufacturer: Babymam
Curosurf 80 mg/ml – GIF notices
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 include infection, serious complications and lack of treatment efficacy.
Store: no data | EAN: 05909991395858 / 05909990764822 | Marketing authorisation holders: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
Bluesky 1.7 L electric kettle
Hazard: The product has insufficient insulation. The user may gain access to live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects include electric shock, serious injuries and life-threatening conditions.
Store: no data | EAN: 3616957605884 | Manufacturer: Bluesky
Health risk analysis
The March alerts cover a broad spectrum of risks, from food safety to serious traffic accidents. In the case of 1 kg quinoa sold in Selgros, the GIS alert on excessive pesticide content means that consumers may be exposed to chronic intake of toxic substances. Long-term exposure can damage the liver, nervous system and endocrine system, which contradicts the high level of health protection required by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 on food safety.
GIF notices on Curosurf (EAN 05909990764822 and 05909991395858, batches 1204110, 1224264, 1212908, 1224254, 1210982, 1204160) point to an increased risk of microbiological contamination in a medicine used to treat respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants. Infections in such vulnerable patients may lead to sepsis, prolonged hospitalisation or even death. For the anticancer medicine Sunitinib MSN 12.5 mg (EAN 05909991491635, batch CRE11018A), leakage of cytotoxic powder from capsules endangers both patients (uncontrolled dose) and carers exposed to an irritating and potentially carcinogenic substance.
UOKiK warnings about the Kidwell tricycle (EAN 5906601706516, batch I24) and the easywalker stroller highlight the importance of mechanical safety standards. Unstable designs can cause the product to tip over, leading to head injuries and fractures, while thin plastic bags can cause suffocation if placed over a child's head. Faulty electrical appliances – the Bluesky kettle (EAN 3616957605884, batch BWK17S-24) and ELGOTECH extension cord (EAN 5902694945023, type PSN-502W) – pose a direct risk of electric shock, which in severe cases may result in cardiac arrest.
Electrical problems in Jaecoo cars (code BA_T_OJ_2026_002, production 01.04.2025–08.12.2025) and Triumph motorcycles (EAN SRAN641, production 23.11.2020–04.12.2023) can cause sudden loss of power, engine shutdown or fire while driving. According to UOKiK data, such events significantly increase the risk of road accidents with serious injuries.
Stores and institutions involved
Among the consumer products withdrawn from sale, the quinoa sold in the Selgros cash-and-carry chain stands out, for which GIS issued an official food safety alert. In addition, the Babymam manufacturer, together with the online store mojswiatdziecka.pl, proactively warned customers about a potential risk and temporarily halted sales of baby wipes from batches 2024001, 2024003 and 2025001 (EAN 5903672179034).
UOKiK warnings relate to a wide range of distributors – from toy shops (Kidwell tricycle) and appliance retailers (Bluesky kettle, ELGOTECH extension cord) to car and motorcycle dealers (Jaecoo, Triumph). GIF notices concern the marketing authorisation holders Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., Delfarma Sp. z o.o. and MSN Labs Europe Limited. Consumers who bought any product covered by an alert should contact the place of purchase or the manufacturer, and for medicines first consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Advice for consumers
Consumers who suspect they own products covered by GIS alerts or UOKiK warnings should first check the batch number, EAN code and expiry date on the packaging. For 1 kg quinoa from Selgros and BABYMAM wipes, the recommendation is to stop using the product immediately and return it to the store. Under Polish and EU consumer and food law, returns are generally possible even without a receipt, although proof of purchase makes the process easier.
If a product covered by a GIS alert has been consumed, or a cosmetic has caused symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, rash or breathing difficulties, consumers should promptly consult a doctor. In severe cases, they should call the emergency number 112. If a child develops a suspected allergic reaction after using BABYMAM wipes, parents should see a paediatrician and take the product packaging with them.
For medicines covered by GIF notices (Curosurf, Sunitinib MSN), patients must not stop treatment on their own. They should consult their treating physician or pharmacist, who will verify the batch numbers and, if necessary, arrange a safe replacement. Packaging and blisters should be kept until the situation is clarified. Owners of Jaecoo cars and Triumph motorcycles should book an appointment at an authorised service centre as soon as possible and drive with particular care until the repair is completed.
Legal context
Poland’s product safety warning system relies on cooperation between several institutions. GIS publishes food safety alerts on food, food-contact materials and some cosmetics, using among others the EU RASFF system. UOKiK is responsible for market surveillance of toys, electrical equipment, vehicles and other consumer goods, submitting serious cases to the EU Safety Gate system. GIF issues formal notices and administrative decisions on the withdrawal from market and marketing prohibition of medicinal products.
Under EU law (in particular Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 765/2008) and the Polish Consumer Rights Act, every buyer has the right to a safe product and full information about hazards. Businesses must immediately inform the authorities and withdraw dangerous products from sale. Consumers who encounter irregularities can report them to the local sanitary-epidemiological station, GIF or UOKiK and may claim a refund or compensation for damage caused by a defective product.