Red onion 0.5 kg pack, Biedronka

An excessive level of cadmium was detected in batch 04/7 of the product “Red onion 0.5 kg pack, Biedronka”, which may lead to excessive exposure to this toxic heavy metal. Potencjalne skutki: kidney damage and other health problems with long-term exposure.

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Red onion 0.5 kg pack, Biedronka
Risk Level
Critical
Manufacturer
Onix Sp. z o.o.
Batch Number
03/5, 03/6, 03/7, 04/1, 04/2, 04/3, 04/4, 04/5, 04/6, 04/7, 05/1
Notice Date
23.02.2026
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What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Do not consume the product from the listed batches. Return the product together with the original packaging to the Biedronka store where it was purchased, or dispose of it. Customers who return the pr...

Actions Taken

An excessive level of cadmium was detected in batch 04/7. A decision was made to withdraw all listed batches of the product from the market. These actions aim to ensure the highest food safety standar...

Need Help?

If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.

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