During the period 26.10.2026 - 01.11.2026, supervisory authorities published 11 alerts concerning product safety available in Poland. This week, supervisory authorities issued 11 notices, of which 6 concern withdrawals from the market and 5 are information notifications or suspensions. The most serious hazards are Listeria monocytogenes in a frozen beef burger, elevated lead levels in jewellery, strong magnets in a children's building block set, and foreign particles in the cytostatic medicine Mitomycin Accord. According to the GIS notice of 28.10.2026 concerning the BIO SUPER burger, and RASFF notifications, the week brought further warnings in the area of food safety. Decisions on medicinal products are published by the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate (GIF), while information on non-food products is provided by UOKiK and the Safety Gate system.
Key information:
- Listeria monocytogenes detected in the frozen BIO SUPER 180 g burger sold at Carrefour, batch 26610260.
- Lead at the soldered joint of a ring from the TEDi jewellery set, UOKiK information notification.
- Strong magnets in a toy magnetic block set, risk of intestinal blockage or perforation.
- Particles and sediment in Mitomycin Accord 20 mg, batch P2601057, GIF decision on withdrawal from the market.
- Glass fragments in Arla Protein Pudding Vanilla Cookie 200 g, batch ES26271001, sold at Selgros.
Wycofania z obrotu
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitomycin Accord 20 mg | No data | Withdrawal from market (GIF) | Particles and sediment in solution for intravenous use | Critical |
| Frozen beef BIO SUPER burger 180 g | Carrefour | GIS notice | Listeria monocytogenes | Critical |
| Arla Protein Pudding Vanilla Cookie 200 g | Selgros | Store notice | Glass fragments | Critical |
| Toy magnetic block set | No data | Safety Gate | Strong magnets, risk of intestinal blockage | Critical |
| CARMOTION scissor lift 2000 kg | No data | Safety Gate | Possible crank breakage during lifting | High |
| CARCOMMERCE children's safety vest, XS | No data | Safety Gate | Insufficient retroreflective properties | High |
Komunikaty i wstrzymania
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEDi jewellery set, 3 pieces, pink and yellow | TEDi | UOKiK notice | Elevated lead level at soldered joint | Critical |
| BRAIN WASH dietary supplement (hemp gummies) | No data | GIS warning | Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | High |
| 5-piece kitchen utensil set | KiK | RASFF notification | Migration of primary aromatic amines | High |
| Oranges for juice | No data | RASFF notification | Pesticide residues | Medium |
| Beef meat | No data | RASFF notification | No hazard details in the notification | Medium |
Wyróżnione komunikaty
Below are four notices with the highest risk level, requiring immediate action from consumers and medical facilities.
Mitomycin Accord 20 mg
Hazard: Visible particles and sediment were detected after dissolution of a medicinal product intended for intravenous or intravesical use. The particles are of unidentified origin. Potential effects: particles entering the patient's bloodstream, which may lead to unpredictable adverse health effects.
Store: No data | EAN: 05909991274016 | Manufacturer: Accord Healthcare Polska Sp. z o.o.
Frozen beef BIO SUPER burger 180 g
Hazard: Testing detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the product. Potential effects: infection with Listeria monocytogenes, which may lead to listeriosis. Batch 26610260, best before 20.09.2028.
Store: Carrefour | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: Tender Meat Sp. z o.o., ul. Wolności 21, 09-100 Płońsk
Arla Protein Pudding Vanilla Cookie 200g
Hazard: The product may contain small glass fragments. Potential effects: cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Batch ES26271001, best before 25.04.2027.
Store: Selgros | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: ARLA FOODS S.A, Tychowo 27, 78-220 Tychowo (supplier; distributor: Transgourmet Polska Sp. z o.o.)
Toy magnetic block set
Hazard: Small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured value up to 0.59 T2mm2). If swallowed, they may attract each other across intestinal walls, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. Potential effects: intestinal blockage, intestinal perforation. The set contains 36 elements, batch HD340A.
Store: no data | EAN: 5902385967648 | Manufacturer: no data
Analiza zagrożeń zdrowotnych
Listeriosis caused by Listeria monocytogenes is a rare but serious disease. The bacterium survives freezing, and infection causes fever, muscle pain, nausea and diarrhoea. In pregnant women it can lead to miscarriage or foetal infection, while in the elderly and immunocompromised people it may cause sepsis or meningitis. Lead accumulates in the body and damages the nervous system, particularly in children, affecting cognitive development. Swallowed strong magnets can attract each other across intestinal walls, leading to necrosis, perforation and peritonitis, often requiring surgery. Tetrahydrocannabinol acts psychoactively: it causes drowsiness, confusion, rapid heart rate and anxiety, and in children may cause profound respiratory depression. Particles in an intravenous solution may form blockages in blood vessels, while glass fragments in food pose a risk of injury to the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Pesticide residues require dose assessment and evaluation of long-term exposure, while primary aromatic amines migrating from food-contact materials may have toxic and carcinogenic effects.
Sklepy i instytucje objęte komunikatami
This week, four retail chains appeared in the notices. Carrefour (BIO SUPER burger, withdrawal notice) and Selgros (Arla Protein Pudding, withdrawal notice) are covered by withdrawals from the market. TEDi (jewellery, UOKiK notice) and KiK (kitchen utensil set, RASFF notification) appear only in information notifications and do not indicate a withdrawal. In addition, GIF issued one withdrawal decision concerning Mitomycin Accord, and the Safety Gate system registered three withdrawals of non-food products. Consumers should check the receipt, packaging and batch number, and in case of doubt contact the store staff or a medical facility.
Porady dla konsumentów
- Check the batch number and EAN code on the packaging and compare them with the data in the notices.
- BIO SUPER burger, batch 26610260: do not eat it, return it to Carrefour with the receipt. In case of fever or muscle pain, consult a doctor and inform them of consumption; pregnant women should contact a doctor immediately.
- Arla Protein Pudding, batch ES26271001: do not eat it, return it to Selgros. After a cut to the mouth or abdominal pain, consult a doctor.
- Mitomycin Accord, batch P2601057: a medicine intended exclusively for medical facilities. Patients should inform their treating physician, and the return of the medicine takes place at the hospital pharmacy.
- Keep magnetic toys and the CARCOMMERCE vest out of children's reach and return them to the seller. If magnets are swallowed, call emergency services immediately at 112.
- TEDi jewellery, batch not specified: keep the ornament away from children, and in case of prolonged contact with the soldered element consult a doctor.
- BRAIN WASH supplement: do not consume. In case of THC poisoning symptoms such as drowsiness, palpitations or disorientation, call 112 or the Poison Control Centre at 42 631 47 24.
A refund or replacement can be claimed from the seller on the basis of statutory warranty, preferably with a receipt or proof of purchase.
Kontekst prawny
The food withdrawal procedure is governed by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (Article 19), which requires operators to immediately withdraw an unsafe batch and notify the authorities. General product safety for consumer goods is set by Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), and the Safety Gate system serves to exchange information between Member States. Medicinal products are subject to the Pharmaceutical Law, and decisions are issued by GIF. Machinery such as lifts must comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and standard EN 1494, and protective vests with standard EN 17353. Consumers have the right to return defective goods under statutory warranty (Article 556 and following of the Civil Code), and UOKiK monitors market practices and may impose penalties.