Food & beverages – Current GIS Alerts 2026

Pork sausages from ham 300 g

A microbiological non-compliance was found – presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a specific batch of SERDELKI WIEPRZOWE Z SZYNKI 300 g, which may pose a serious health risk. Potential effects: severe foodborne infections, fever, diarrhoea, miscarriages in pregnant women, life-threatening illness in immunocompromised persons.

Frozen blueberries

Pilos High Protein chocolate pudding

The product was found to contain Bacillus cereus bacteria. Consumption of this food may lead to food poisoning. Potencjalne skutki: food poisoning with diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Minerals and acids concentrate

Food supplement with yohimbine

Gałka cheese from Zakopane 280 g

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was detected in the rennet cheese from a specific batch, indicating microbiological contamination of the food. Potential effects: severe intestinal or systemic infection (listeriosis), particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.

Pilos High Protein chocolate flavoured pudding

The product was found to contain Bacillus cereus, which may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. More serious symptoms may occur in particularly vulnerable consumers. Potential effects: Gastrointestinal illness, with a risk of more severe course in high‑risk groups.

Chicken breast fillet

Salmonella Enteritidis was detected in fresh chicken breast fillet, even though there is a zero-tolerance requirement for this pathogen in 25 g of product. Potential effects: acute diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, and dehydration, with increased risk of severe illness in young children, older people and those with weakened immune systems.

GWAREK pork in aspic

Official testing detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one of the product samples. Potencjalne skutki: food poisoning, listeriosis, serious complications in pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised people.

NAN OPTIpro 1, 650 g

The infant formula was found to contain cereulidin, a toxin associated with Bacillus cereus, in one batch from the given production cycle. Potencjalne skutki: possible toxic effects with long-term consumption, gastrointestinal discomfort.

Patagonian squid

Cadmium was detected in Patagonian squid at a level of 3.14 ± 0.35 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum allowed level of 1 mg/kg. Potential effects: long-term exposure may damage kidneys, affect bone health, reduce mineral absorption, and at higher exposure cause general weakness and digestive discomfort.

Gałka cheese from Zakopane 280 g

A microbiological non-compliance was found in the product – presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified cheese batch. Potential effects: Possible infection with Listeria monocytogenes leading to symptoms of food poisoning or listeriosis.

Blue poppy seeds

Opium alkaloids were found in blue poppy seeds at a level of 46.2 ± 13.9 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum permitted level of 20 mg/kg. Potential effects: drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, slowed breathing, and in high doses risk of poisoning requiring medical attention.

Dietary supplement capsules

Arizona Original Green Tea with Honey 450 ml PET

Organoleptic irregularities were found (changed colour, chemical odour, burning, bitter taste), which may indicate contamination or spoilage of the product. Potencjalne skutki: gastrointestinal discomfort, food poisoning, other intolerance symptoms after consumption.

Creatine food supplement

Oranges

Residues of the pesticide glufosinate were found in oranges at a level of 0.18 ±0.09 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum residue limit of 0.05 mg/kg. Potential effects: irritation of mucous membranes and the digestive tract, headaches, nausea, and at higher doses potential damage to the nervous and respiratory systems.

Loyd Tea loose green tea 80 g

An exceedance of the maximum permitted level of pesticide residues was detected in the affected tea batch. Potential effects: Possible acute or chronic poisoning and other adverse health effects after consumption of an infusion made from this tea.

Raw hazelnuts

Samples of raw hazelnuts showed aflatoxin B1 at 24.2±7 µg/kg compared with a legal limit of 5 µg/kg, and total aflatoxins at 29.1±8.4 µg/kg compared with a legal limit of 10 µg/kg, representing a significant exceedance of safety limits for these mycotoxins. Potential effects: increased risk of liver damage, carcinogenic effects with long-term exposure, and particular concern for children, pregnant women and people with liver disease.

Milk chocolate pralines