Pasta borowinowa lecznicza

GIF decision: Withdrawal from market

What does this decision mean?

  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

An excessive amount of Clostridium perfringens and the presence of Candida farmata/guilliermondii yeasts were detected, meaning the product does not meet microbiological purity requirements and may pose a health risk to patients when applied to the skin. Potential effects: skin infections, irritation, complications in immunocompromised individuals.

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Pasta borowinowa lecznicza
Risk Level
Critical
Manufacturer
BIOCHEM Michalik Spółka Jawna, ul. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 15, 32-700 Bochnia
Batch Number
030223
Notice Date
28.07.2023
View official statement
Source: GIF view the official alert

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 use the product from batch 030223 and check the batch number on your package; return the product from this batch to the pharmacy or point of purchase; if any adverse symptoms occur after use, c...

Actions Taken

Withdrawal of batch 030223 of the medicinal product from the market throughout the country, granting the decision immediate enforceability, and obliging the responsible entity to carry out recall acti...

Need Help?

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

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