Food & beverages – Current GIS Alerts 2026

Nick’s Choco Crush 32 g

Peanut protein was found in the affected batch, although peanuts are not an ingredient of the product. The product may pose a risk to people with a peanut allergy. Potential effects: allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis.

Nettle herbal tea

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are natural toxins, were detected in the herbal tea at 3681 µg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit. Potential effects: liver damage and carcinogenic effects.

Deep-frozen grade B duck leg

Presence of Salmonella Enteritidis. Potential effects: food poisoning.

Super Enzymes

Sunflower seeds in shells

Samples contained biphenyl at 0.044 ± 0.022 mg/kg, chlorpyrifos at 17.6 ± 8.8 mg/kg, fludioxonil at 0.34 ± 0.17 mg/kg and sulfotep at 0.022 ± 0.011 mg/kg. All levels exceeded the maximum residue limit of 0.01 mg/kg; chlorpyrifos and sulfotep are unauthorised substances. Potential effects: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness and neurological disorders.

Nettle herbal tea Zielnik Polski

The maximum permitted level of pyrrolizidine alkaloids was exceeded. Consumption of the specified batch may pose a significant health risk to consumers. Potential effects: adverse health effects after consumption.

Food product

Smoked Gałka cheese

Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product. Consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may lead to listeriosis. Potential effects: listeriosis and illness symptoms.

Paturages Comtois Brie 1 kg

Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Brie-type cheeses. Potential effects: listeriosis and illness symptoms.

Matcha tea

Matcha tea contained acetamiprid at 0.17±0.09 mg/kg (ppm), dinotefuran at 0.37±0.19 mg/kg (ppm), hexaconazole at 0.16±0.08 mg/kg (ppm) and thiamethoxam at 0.42±0.21 mg/kg (ppm). These levels exceeded the maximum permitted limits of 0.05, 0.01, 0.05 and 0.05 mg/kg (ppm), respectively; hexaconazole is an unauthorised substance. Potential effects: nausea, vomiting, dizziness and headache following exposure to elevated pesticide levels.

Frozen three-colour peppers

Exceeding the maximum permitted levels of pesticide residues: dinotefuran, iprodion, isoprocarb, procymidon, profenofos, tolfenpyrad and thiamethoxam. Potential effects: possible symptoms of pesticide poisoning.

Food supplement

Pineapple slices in syrup 565g/340g

An abnormal odour of the product was detected, which may indicate spoilage or improper storage conditions. Potential effects: Possible gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming the product.

Bolognese sauce with beef and pork

A consumer complaint indicated the presence of glass fragments in the Bolognese sauce with beef and pork. Potencjalne skutki: risk of injuries to the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.

Chicken meat products

Doxycycline was detected in chicken meat at 207.75 µg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit of 117 µg/kg. Potential effects: allergic reactions, disturbance of gut flora, and contribution to antibiotic resistance development.

Pesto alla Genovese Łowicz

The withdrawal is related to the possible presence of botulinum toxin in one batch of the pesto. Potential effects: severe botulism poisoning, posing a risk to health and life.

Pork sausages from ham Carrefour Classic 300 g

Proprietary testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one batch of Carrefour Classic pork sausages from ham. Potencjalne skutki: Infection leading to listeriosis, which may cause severe food poisoning and complications, especially in high-risk groups.

Pesto alla Genovese green basil sauce Łowicz

Testing showed a possible presence of botulinum toxin in one batch of green pesto, based on detection of the ntnh gene. Consumption of such food may lead to botulism. Potencjalne skutki: severe food poisoning, neuromuscular paralysis, life-threatening condition.

Frozen raspberries

Perchlorates were detected in the frozen raspberries at levels of 0.119±0.024 mg/kg and 0.13±0.07 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted level of 0.05 mg/kg. Potential effects: possible disruption of thyroid function, especially in children, pregnant women and people with thyroid disorders.

Creatine food supplement

The food supplements were found to contain tricreatine malate as a novel food ingredient that has not yet been authorised for use in foods within the European Union. Potential effects: lack of comprehensive data on the safety of long-term intake of this creatine form, with possible individual adverse reactions affecting the digestive system, nervous system or kidneys, especially at high consumption levels.