During the period 02.11.2026 - 08.11.2026, supervisory authorities published 8 alerts concerning products available on the Polish market. According to the GIS alert, GIF communications and data from the Safety Gate system, the summary covers 7 items subject to withdrawal from the market or a warning, and 1 information notification. The most serious hazards are Salmonella in beef tartare sold at Carrefour, the risk of electric shock and fire from a welder made by Germina Der Electriker, and the possibility of a child falling from a balance bike or toy scooter.
Key points:
- Critical risk: Beef tartare 200 g vacuum pack (Carrefour), batch 2950311, Salmonella detected.
- Critical risk: Germina Der Electriker welder, EAN 5905255672727, risk of electric shock and fire.
- High risk: magnesium alloy frame balance bike and BOBO-SAN toy scooter, both posing a risk of child falls.
- Medicines: two GIF communications on a quality defect in Bupropion Neuraxpharm 300 mg tablets.
- Medium risk: AZERCAY green tea 100 g (Auchan) with pesticide residues above limits, and turkey meat cuts with Salmonella Newport in an information notification.
Withdrawals from the market
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef tartare 200 g vacuum pack | Carrefour | GIS alert | Salmonella | Critical |
| Germina Der Electriker MIG/MAG/MMA semi-automatic welder | no data | Safety Gate notification | Electric shock, fire, burns | Critical |
| Balance bike with magnesium alloy frame | no data | Safety Gate notification | Seat post detachment, fall | High |
| BOBO-SAN toy scooter | no data | Safety Gate notification | Steering lock failure, child fall | High |
| Bupropion Neuraxpharm 300 mg (series N240253, N240254) | no data | Withdrawal from market | Active substance release defect | High |
| Bupropion Neuraxpharm 300 mg (series 231376, N240212) | no data | Withdrawal from market | Active substance release defect | Medium |
| AZERCAY green tea 100 g | Auchan | GIS alert | Pesticides: acetamiprid, dinotefuran, tolfenpyrad | Medium |
Seven items in this group include beef tartare, green tea, two batches of Bupropion Neuraxpharm and three products reported through Safety Gate: the welder, the balance bike and the toy scooter. The highest risk applies to the beef tartare and the welder, both classified as critical.
Notifications and suspensions
| Product | Store | Decision type | Hazard | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey meat cuts | no data | RASFF information notification | Salmonella Newport in turkey meat from Poland | Medium |
Turkey meat cuts originating from Poland were notified through the RASFF system and validated by the European Commission on 03.11.2026. This is an information notification for further action, not a withdrawal of a batch from the market.
Featured notices
Below are four notices with the highest risk level or serious potential harm. The images come from the notice database and serve to identify the product. Before use, check the batch number and EAN on the packaging.
Beef tartare 200 g vacuum pack
Hazard: Microbiological non-compliance found in the batch: presence of Salmonella. Possible effects: Salmonella infection, which may cause diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever. Batch 2950311, date 03.11.2026.
Store: Carrefour | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: Zakłady Mięsne Łuków Sp. z o. o.
Germina Der Electriker MIG/MAG/MMA semi-automatic welder
Hazard: Creepage and clearance distances of the electrical circuit, insulation and dielectric strength are insufficient. Live parts may become accessible, and the thermal protection mechanism does not protect the device from overheating. Potential effects: electric shock, fire, burns.
Store: no data | EAN: 5905255672727 | Manufacturer: Germina Der Electriker
BOBO-SAN toy scooter
Hazard: The steering lock mechanism is not load-resistant and may detach during riding, causing the handlebar to collapse. The front wheels are too small in diameter and may get stuck on uneven surfaces. The child may fall from the scooter and be injured. Potential effects: child falls, bodily injury.
Store: no data | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: BOBO-SAN (batch MG-03BZ)
Balance bike with magnesium alloy frame
Hazard: The minimum insertion mark on the seat post is incorrectly positioned, which may affect the assembly or adjustment of the seat post. The stem may detach. Potential effects: a child falling and injury.
Store: no data | EAN: no data | Manufacturer: no data
Hazard analysis
Salmonella is most often transmitted to humans through raw or undercooked poultry and beef and through egg products. Infection usually causes diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever, appearing within hours to a few days after consumption. In young children, older adults and people with weakened immunity, it can be more severe and lead to dehydration requiring hospital treatment. Beef tartare is eaten raw, so this product has no heat step that would eliminate microorganisms.
Salmonella Newport detected in turkey meat calls for proper cooking. Poultry meat should reach a core temperature of at least 70 degrees Celsius, and boards and knives used with raw meat must be thoroughly washed.
Acetamiprid and dinotefuran are neonicotinoids acting on the insect nervous system, while tolfenpyrad inhibits cellular respiration. Exceeding maximum permitted levels (MRLs) does not mean immediate poisoning, but regular consumption of the product increases the body's exposure to these substances.
The technical hazards are direct. Insufficient clearance distances in the welder may expose live parts, causing electric shock, and the lack of effective thermal protection increases the risk of fire. In the balance bike and scooter, fastening mechanisms fail, which may lead to falls and head or limb injuries. In the bupropion tablets, the release defect means the active substance may not act as scheduled, weakening depression treatment. GIF did not exclude a risk to health.
Stores and institutions covered by notices
This week's notices cover the following sources:
- Carrefour: 1 notice (beef tartare, batch 2950311).
- Auchan: 1 notice (AZERCAY green tea, batch 06/09/28).
- GIF: 2 decisions on Bupropion Neuraxpharm, sold through pharmacies.
- Safety Gate: 3 products with no store indicated (welder, balance bike, scooter).
- RASFF: 1 information notification on turkey meat.
Consumers should check products in Carrefour and Auchan stores and in pharmacies, paying attention to batch numbers and expiry dates given in the notices.
Consumer advice
- Beef tartare from batch 2950311 should not be eaten. Return the package to Carrefour or discard it in a sealed bag. Wash the fridge, dishes and surfaces that came into contact with it using hot water and detergent.
- A refund can be obtained at the store on the basis of a receipt. Keep the packaging, as it allows the batch to be identified.
- Bupropion: do not stop therapy without consulting a doctor or pharmacist. Check the series on the packaging (N240253, N240254, 231376, N240212) and contact your pharmacy about an exchange.
- Welder: stop using it and disconnect it from the power supply. Do not touch the housing if you notice overheating or damaged insulation.
- Balance bike and scooter: stop use and do not let the child ride until the fittings have been checked or the product returned.
- AZERCAY green tea from batch 06/09/28: do not consume it and return it to Auchan. Other batches are not covered by the withdrawal.
- If you ate the tartare and developed diarrhoea, vomiting or fever above 38.5 degrees Celsius, contact a doctor and inform them about consuming this product.
Legal context
Under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, a food business operator must withdraw food that does not meet safety requirements from the market and inform the competent authority. National requirements are set by the Polish Act on food and nutrition safety, and GIS publishes food-related notices. Non-food products fall under Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (GPSR), and the Safety Gate system provides information exchange. Decisions to withdraw medicines from the market are taken by GIF under the Pharmaceutical Law. As UOKiK informs, a consumer has the right to complain about goods not conforming to the contract under statutory warranty (Articles 556 et seq. of the Civil Code), which includes repair, replacement or withdrawal from the contract. A withdrawal notice does not limit these rights.