Between 10.08.2026 and 16.08.2026 the Polish market saw 10 official safety alerts concerning consumer products. These included food and supplement warnings from the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS), pharmaceutical communications from the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate (GIF), as well as product safety notices from the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) and EU Safety Gate notifications for children’s footwear, cosmetics and electrical equipment. The most serious hazards involve a critical risk of electric shock from PLASTROL extension leads, the presence of chromium VI in children’s shoes, the banned fragrance ingredient BMHCA in cosmetics, and elevated opium alkaloids in blue poppy seeds, all of which have a direct impact on food safety and everyday consumer health.
According to information published by UOKiK, several of the Safety Gate cases triggered actual withdrawal of some PLASTROL extension leads from the market. GIS and the EU RASFF system warned consumers against eating contaminated blue poppy seeds with excessive opium alkaloids. At the same time, GIF communications underline the need for strict quality control of medicines. Below we present a structured overview of all alerts and decisions, followed by practical guidance on what consumers should do if they own or have used any of these products.
Wycofania z obrotu
| Produkt | Sklep | Typ decyzji | Zagrożenie | Ryzyko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastrol extension lead 3 m black (PS-360_3,0E/W-98174, EAN 5902273406235) | no data | UOKiK warning | Design defect, risk of electric shock from live parts | High |
| Plastrol 1.5 m 5-socket extension lead (PS-560/1,5E/W-97483, EAN 5902273403326) | no data | UOKiK warning | Class I plugs can be used in class II strip, exposure to live parts | High |
| PLASTROL extension lead 1.5 m, 4 sockets (PS-460_1,5E/W-97477, EAN 5902273403265) | no data | UOKiK warning | Faulty design, risk of electric shock | High |
| White 1.5 m extension lead with three sockets PLASTROL (PS-360/1,5E/W-97471, EAN 5902273403203) | no data | UOKiK warning | Class I equipment can be connected to class II strip, critical shock risk | Critical |
Komunikaty i wstrzymania
| Produkt | Sklep | Typ decyzji | Zagrożenie | Ryzyko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Club children's shoes, size 28 (EAN 5903497227453, batch AK01) | no data | Safety Gate notification | Chromium VI in textile labels, strong allergen and carcinogen | High |
| Luxure Parfumes eau de parfum (EAN 5907709921528) | no data | Safety Gate notification | Banned ingredient BMHCA, reproductive toxicity | High |
| Soltopin 20 mg/g ointment (GTIN 05909991272159, batch S082414.1) | no data | Withdrawal from market, Marketing prohibition | Reduced active substance, impurities above limits | High |
| Blue poppy seeds (RASFF alert) | no data | GIS warning | Opium alkaloids above maximum level, risk of poisoning | High |
| Dietary supplement capsules (RASFF follow-up) | no data | GIS information | Irregularities under monitoring (informative notice) | Medium |
| BI-ES aftershave, 100 ml (EAN 5906513003000) | no data | Safety Gate notification | Banned BMHCA, risk of foetal damage and sensitisation | High |
Wyróżnione komunikaty
White 1.5 m extension lead with three sockets PLASTROL
Hazard: The product has a design defect that allows a class I appliance to be connected to an extension lead intended for class II appliances only, which may result in electric shock to the user. Potential consequences include electric shock, serious injuries and life-threatening situations, particularly in households with children or elderly persons.
Store: no data | EAN: 5902273403203 | Manufacturer: PLASTROL
American Club children's shoes, size 28
Hazard: Textile labels in the shoes contain chromium VI with migration up to 8.9 mg/kg, exceeding the legal limit. Chromium VI is a strong skin sensitiser and a known carcinogen. Potential effects include allergic skin reactions, skin lesions and an increased risk of cancer development, especially in children who may wear the shoes for many hours each day.
Store: no data | EAN: 5903497227453 | Manufacturer: American Club
Luxure Parfumes eau de parfum
Hazard: According to the ingredient list, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a substance banned in cosmetics under EU law. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child and can cause skin sensitisation. Prolonged use of such perfume increases the risk of impaired fertility and foetal damage.
Store: no data | EAN: 5907709921528 | Manufacturer: LUXURE PARFUMES
BI-ES aftershave, 100 ml
Hazard: This aftershave contains the banned ingredient 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which may harm the reproductive system and the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Sensitive users may experience strong allergic reactions, and long-term exposure may contribute to reproductive disorders.
Store: no data | EAN: 5906513003000 | Manufacturer: BI-ES
Blue poppy seeds with elevated opium alkaloids
Hazard: Opium alkaloids were found in blue poppy seeds at 46.2 ± 13.9 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted level of 20 mg/kg. According to the GIS alert, consumption may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion and slowed breathing, and at higher doses poisoning requiring medical attention. This case illustrates how food safety can be compromised not only by microbes but also by natural plant toxins.
Store: no data | EAN: none | Manufacturer: none
Analiza zagrożeń zdrowotnych
An analysis of this week’s GIS alerts, GIF notices and UOKiK warnings reveals a broad spectrum of health risks. For the American Club children’s shoes, the key concern is chromium VI, a heavy metal compound classified as a strong contact allergen and human carcinogen. Prolonged skin contact with chromium VI in labels may lead to chronic dermatitis, eczema and an elevated lifetime cancer risk, especially worrying for children with delicate skin.
In the two cosmetics (Luxure Parfumes eau de parfum and BI-ES aftershave) the banned fragrance BMHCA was identified. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 this substance is prohibited because of its proven reproductive toxicity and potential to damage the unborn child. It also acts as a potent skin sensitiser, comparable to other fragrance allergens that can cause urticaria, itching and swelling. Once sensitised, a person may react even to very small amounts.
GIS warns against consuming the affected blue poppy seeds due to excessive opium alkaloids. These alkaloids act on the central nervous system; high intake can cause drowsiness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and respiratory depression. Such incidents highlight that food safety is not limited to biological hazards like salmonella or listeria, or undeclared allergens, but also includes naturally occurring plant toxins that can accumulate during poor post-harvest handling.
For the medicine Soltopin, GIF reported reduced active substance content and impurity levels above specification, including unidentified impurities. This means there is a real risk of treatment failure for bacterial skin infections, alongside the possibility of unpredictable adverse effects from the impurities. The PLASTROL extension leads create another type of danger: electric shock. Contact with live parts can cause severe burns, cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. Overall, this week’s alerts show how closely food safety, medicinal quality and general product safety are intertwined in protecting public health.
Sklepy i instytucje objęte komunikatami
The official notices do not name specific retail chains, but responsibility for corrective action lies with both manufacturers and distributors. UOKiK warnings and Safety Gate notifications concerning PLASTROL extension leads mean that any stores selling these strips must remove them from shelves without delay and inform customers about the possibility of returning them. Similar actions should be taken by distributors of the children’s shoes and cosmetics containing BMHCA.
According to GIS communications on blue poppy seeds and the dietary supplement, sanitary inspection services are supervising the removal of affected batches from the food market. The EU RASFF system ensures that such alerts are shared rapidly between member states, strengthening food safety across borders. For the Soltopin ointment, the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate, via its official GIF communications, coordinates action by pharmacies and wholesalers, instructing them not to dispense or further distribute the affected batch.
Porady dla konsumentów
If you own any of the products described, first check the name, EAN and batch number against the information in the tables above. For PLASTROL extension leads, you should immediately unplug them, stop using them and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund or replacement. These strips count as truly withdrawn products and continued use may pose a direct threat to life.
For the children’s shoes containing chromium VI and cosmetics with BMHCA, stop using them straight away. Anyone experiencing signs of skin allergy (redness, itching, rash) should consult a doctor or dermatologist. Bringing the product packaging to the appointment will help identify the ingredients involved.
For the blue poppy seeds with elevated opium alkaloids, do not consume them or use them for baking. If the product has already been eaten and household members develop worrying symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea or slowed breathing, seek medical advice immediately or contact a poison centre. Regarding the Soltopin batch S082414.1, GIF stresses that such packs must not be used or dispensed; patients should discuss alternative treatment with their doctor or pharmacist.
GIF reminds healthcare professionals and patients that the Soltopin batch S082414.1 must no longer be used or supplied. Regularly checking the official GIS, GIF and UOKiK websites – and the GIS alerts, GIF communications and UOKiK warnings they publish – is one of the most effective ways for households to stay on top of current food safety and product safety issues.
Kontekst prawny
The oversight of the Polish market is built on several layers of EU and national law. In the field of food, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 lays down the general principles of food safety, while the RASFF system allows rapid exchange of GIS alerts between member states. For cosmetics, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 defines the list of prohibited substances, including BMHCA, and sets safety requirements for manufacturers and importers.
General consumer products such as extension leads or footwear are governed by product safety legislation enforced by UOKiK. The EU Safety Gate system (formerly RAPEX) enables rapid publication of UOKiK warnings and coordination of action across the EU. In the pharmaceutical sector, the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate issues GIF communications, such as the decision covering withdrawal and marketing prohibition for a specific medicine batch. Consumers are entitled to return unsafe or non-compliant products and to receive full information about the associated risks. In case of dispute, citing the official GIS alerts, GIF notices and UOKiK warnings can help assert these rights in retail outlets and pharmacies.