Recalled products — current list 2026
Recalls in Poland are issued by GIS (Chief Sanitary Inspector) for food and cosmetics, GIF (Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector) for medicines, and UOKiK for consumer products. The list below brings every alert together in one place and is updated continuously as new recalls are published.
2 117 alerts in the database • last update:
Latest recalled products
Extension lead 3 sockets 3 m
The live holes for the socket pins are not equipped with protective shutters, allowing the user to touch live parts, which may result in an electric shock. Potencjalne skutki: porażenie prądem elektrycznym.
Sausages
Big Jeff heat-resistant grill and oven gloves
The product does not meet the requirements for resistance to flame spread and contact heat resistance at 250 °C, which may cause the gloves to heat up too quickly and fail to provide proper protection against fire. Potential effects: severe burns to hands and other parts of the body.
Luxure Parfumes eau de parfum 100 ml
The product contains benzyl alcohol, which is not declared in the list of ingredients. Sensitised users may unknowingly use the cosmetic, increasing the risk of an allergic reaction or skin sensitisation. Potencjalne skutki: skin allergic reaction.
Pawbol lamp with glass shade
The electrical insulation is insufficient, so during lamp replacement the user may touch live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potencjalne skutki: electric shock.
Elektromet extension lead with switch 3 m
The rated current of the plug is lower than that of the socket, which may cause overheating, fire or burns. Insufficient clearance and creepage distances can lead to electric shock to the user. Potential effects: burns, electric shock, fire.
Polska Gościna cooked sliced pork ham 100 g
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected in 5 out of 5 samples of the product, indicating contamination and a risk of listeriosis in consumers. Potential effects: food poisoning, listeriosis, complications particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
KOKOS crunchy flakes LEO good foods
An excessive level of sulphur dioxide derivatives was found and the allergen sulphur dioxide was not highlighted on the label. Consumption by people allergic to sulphites may trigger an allergic reaction. Potential effects: allergic reactions of varying severity in people sensitive to sulphites.
Food supplement
PG cooked ham slices 100 g
A microbiological non-compliance was found – presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified product batch. Potential effects: Infection with Listeria monocytogenes, gastrointestinal symptoms, fever, risk of severe course in pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised persons.
Food supplement
Fishing toy set
The toy contains small high-flux magnets that can easily detach and be swallowed. Ingested magnets may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing obstruction or perforation. Potencjalne skutki: intestinal perforation or obstruction requiring urgent medical intervention.
Plasma doll with plastic accessories
The toy contains an excessive concentration of DEHP (up to 2.86% by weight) and DBP (up to 0.34% by weight) phthalates, which may harm children's health and damage the reproductive system. Potential effects: damage to the reproductive system, developmental disorders.
Gelatelli Dubai Style Chocolate protein ice cream
Possible presence of an undeclared allergen - cashew nuts - in the protein ice cream, posing a risk for people allergic to cashew nuts. Potencjalne skutki: allergic reaction of varying severity, up to severe anaphylactic reaction.
Webski wireless headphones
The solder joints in the product contain an excessive amount of lead, which poses an environmental hazard and may cause contamination. Potential effects: environmental contamination, risk to human and animal health.
Toy slime Bigtoys
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (up to 668.28 mg/kg). Ingestion or prolonged contact with excessive boron may harm children's health by damaging their reproductive system. Potencjalne skutki: damage to the reproductive system, long-term health problems.
BIGTOYS purple toy slime
The migration of boron from the slime is too high (up to 795 mg/kg). Ingestion or prolonged contact with excessive boron may harm children's health, including their reproductive system. Potencjalne skutki: toksyczne działanie boru, uszkodzenie układu rozrodczego, długoterminowe problemy zdrowotne.
Webski wireless headphones
The solder in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (0.15% by weight). Lead poses an environmental hazard and may cause long-term contamination. Potential effects: heavy metal poisoning, long-term health effects, environmental damage.
Toy fishing set with magnetic fish
The toy contains small, strong magnets that can easily detach and be swallowed by a child. Mutual attraction of the magnets in the gastrointestinal tract may cause intestinal obstruction or perforation of the intestinal wall. Potencjalne skutki: intestinal obstruction or perforation requiring urgent medical intervention.
Green tea
Perchlorate was found in the green tea at a level of 1.213±0.182 mg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit of 0.75 mg/kg. Potential effects: impaired thyroid function, especially in infants, children and people with thyroid disorders, and possible reduced iodine uptake by the body.
Blue poppy seeds Bakaliowy Targ 500 g
Official control found an exceedance of the maximum permitted level of opium alkaloids in blue poppy seeds from batch P-5849/01, creating a health risk for consumers. Potential effects: symptoms of poisoning, drowsiness, impaired consciousness, other central nervous system complaints.
Verdin Fix composition of 6 herbs
Testing showed the presence of Salmonella bacteria in two batches of the dietary supplement in sachets for preparing an infusion. Potential effects: foodborne infection, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever.
Blue poppy seeds Bakaliowy Targ 500 g
The poppy seeds were found to contain opium alkaloids exceeding the maximum permitted level, which according to the risk assessment poses a threat to consumer health. Potential effects: symptoms of poisoning, drowsiness, impaired consciousness, breathing problems.
Carrefour Sensation Vegetal Hummus with sea salt
Undeclared gluten at a level above 80 mg/kg was found in the hummus from this batch. Consumption by people with gluten intolerance or allergy may trigger an allergic reaction. Potencjalne skutki: allergic reaction of varying severity, including exacerbation of coeliac disease.
Verdin Fix Regular herbal tea, 20 bags
The store did not disclose the reason for the recall.
Verdin Fix herbal tea blend of 6 herbs
The product was found to contain Salmonella bacteria, which may lead to foodborne infection after consuming the product from this batch. Potential effects: gastrointestinal symptoms, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever.
Pegaz Toys magnetic game
The toy contains small, very strong magnets. If several elements are swallowed, they may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing intestinal obstruction or perforation of the digestive tract. Potential effects: intestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, serious complications requiring urgent medical intervention.
Anaconda Survival Cook Set
Migration of aluminium from the Anaconda Survival Cook Set was found at a level which, according to the German authorities, may have a negative impact on human health. Potencjalne skutki: chronic exposure to aluminium, possible neurological disorders and other toxic effects.
Grated hard cheese 40 g
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was detected in one batch of grated hard cheese, which may pose a serious risk to consumers' health. Potential effects: listeriosis, food poisoning, severe complications in pregnant women, elderly people and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Woodyland swing
Non-compliances were found with the PN-EN 71-1+A1:2018-04 toy safety standard, which may create a risk of injury when using the swing. Potential effects: Child injury during play.
Carrefour Sensation Vegetal hummus with sea salt
The product was found to contain the allergen gluten, posing a risk to consumers with gluten hypersensitivity. Potential effects: allergic reactions of varying severity, including gastrointestinal symptoms.
Woodyland swing art. 90130
Non-compliance with the requirements of the PN-EN 71-1+A1:2018-04 toy safety standard was found. Potential effects: increased risk of injuries while using the swing.
BTWIN SD500E / MD500E electric scooter
A structural defect was identified in the electric scooters, whereby a crack may appear at the junction between the frame and the steering column. The crack may lead to the connection breaking and loss of control of the scooter. Potentials effects: fall of the user and bodily injuries.
Apiolin
This batch was reported due to the risk of exceeding the acceptable daily intake limit for the N-nitroso sertraline impurity (AI 100 ng/day) and the temporary limit of 670 ng/day for long-term treatments. Potencjalne skutki: possible increased carcinogenic risk during long-term use of the medicine.
Quinoa
Quinoa was found to contain chlorpyrifos residues at a level of 0.031 ± 0.017 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum allowed level of 0.01 mg/kg. Potential effects: headache and dizziness, nausea, vomiting, breathing difficulties, and at higher exposures symptoms affecting the nervous system.
Bonitki Petit Beurre biscuits 400 g
Official testing by the State Sanitary Inspection found an increased level of acrylamide in the specified batch of Bonitki Petit Beurre biscuits, which, according to the risk assessment, may adversely affect consumers' health. Potential effects: increased carcinogenic risk and adverse effects on the nervous system with long-term intake.
SIMPL bacon 150 g
A microbiological non-compliance was detected – presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified batch of the product. Potential effects: infection with Listeria monocytogenes causing diarrhoea, fever and serious complications, especially in immunocompromised people, pregnant women and the elderly.
Decorative plastic placemat
The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (up to 0.035% and 14.3% by weight), which is not compliant with REACH. Potencjalne skutki: kidney and bone damage, reproductive disorders, increased risk of cancer.
Black and silver metal lamp E27
Internal components are not properly fixed and may contact the metal housing, resulting in a lack of proper earthing. The metal housing can become live, exposing users to electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
VIDVIE 20W USB-C PD USB charger
The capacitor used does not meet the requirements for protection against electrical failure, which may result in the user receiving an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
Martes Essentials balance bike
The bike has gaps between the wheel parts and the fork, which may trap feet and cause injuries. The plastic packaging bag is too thin and may cover a child's mouth and nose, leading to a risk of suffocation. Potential effects: injuries, suffocation.
Tulifun plastic sensory toy
The toy's strings are too long and may become wrapped around a child's neck, creating a risk of strangulation during play. Potential effects: child strangulation.
GTV extension lead 5 m (5 sockets)
The plugs lack appropriate shields, making live parts accessible. The user may touch live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
GTV extension lead 3 m 5 sockets
The product's plugs have no protective shields, making live parts accessible to the user. There is a risk of contact with live components. Potencjalne skutki: electric shock, serious bodily injury or death.
GTV extension lead 3 m, 4 sockets
The product's plugs lack adequate shielding, leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch energised parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock and severe injuries.
GTV extension lead 5 m with 3 sockets
The product's plugs have no protection, so live parts are accessible and the user may touch components under voltage. Potential effects: electric shock.
Biscuits
The biscuits contained acrylamide at a level of 508 ± 117 µg/kg, exceeding the permitted limit of 350 µg/kg. Potential effects: increased risk of cancer with long-term high exposure and possible adverse effects on the nervous system.
MC Hard grated cheese 40 g
A microbiological non-compliance was found – presence of Listeria monocytogenes in specific batches of the product. Potential effects: infection with Listeria monocytogenes, which may cause severe illness, especially in pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised people.
PG cooked ham slices 100 g
A microbiological non-compliance was found – presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the specified batch of ham. Potential effects: severe food poisoning and serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups.
Dried figs
The dried figs were found to contain dead insect larvae and visible mould growth due to infestation with non-pathogenic micro-organisms, indicating very poor quality and improper storage of the product. Potential effects: disgust and discomfort when eating the product, possible gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals, risk of allergic reactions in people allergic to insect components or moulds.
Bottari rear child bicycle seat
The seat's fastening system may not lock correctly and the harness and small parts can detach, leading to the seat coming loose while riding and small parts being put in the mouth. Potential effects: fall from the bicycle, injuries, choking.
Adventuridge black outdoor shoes
The product was found to exceed the limit values for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which can accumulate in the body and pose a health hazard during long-term contact. Potencjalne skutki: chronic exposure, possible toxic effects and other adverse health outcomes.
Smiki plastic toy with cord
The product has small parts that can detach and be swallowed, and an overly long cord that can wrap around a child's neck, leading to a risk of strangulation. The thin, self-retracting cord may also cause cuts. Potencjalne skutki: choking, strangulation, cuts.
RAWMARK felt-tip pens set
The migration of aluminium from the toy is too high (measured value up to 2724 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic to children if ingested. Potencjalne skutki: metal poisoning, damage to the nervous system.
Kidwell 3-in-1 tricycle
The tricycle is too unstable and, when used on uneven surfaces, may tip over, causing the child to fall and suffer bodily injuries. Potencjalne skutki: injuries to the child.
Bocioland children's sleeping bag 50 x 90 cm
The neck opening is too large, so the child may slip inside the sleeping bag and cover their mouth or nose. The looped label can trap fingers. Small metal snap fasteners may detach and be swallowed or inhaled. Potential effects: suffocation, finger entrapment, choking on small parts.
PROFUS protective gloves 10XL
The gloves do not provide adequate abrasion protection and may easily tear, increasing the risk of hand injuries during work. Potential consequences: hand injuries, cuts, abrasions and other mechanical damage.
Apetilki Petit Beurre biscuits
Tests showed a high level of acrylamide in Petit Beurre biscuits from specific batches, which according to NIPH PZH risk assessment poses a health risk to consumers. Potential effects: increased risk of harmful effects on the nervous system and carcinogenic effects with long-term exposure.
Pollen
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids were found in the pollen at a level of 1829 µg/kg, exceeding the permitted level of 500 µg/kg. Potential effects: liver damage, carcinogenic effects with long-term exposure, abdominal pain, nausea, general malaise.
Flower pollen Sądecki Bartnik
Testing showed an exceedance of the maximum permissible level of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the flower pollen. Consumption of product contaminated with pyrrolizidine alkaloids at the detected level may pose a health risk to consumers. Potential effects: poisoning, liver damage and other toxic effects.
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Frequently asked questions
What are GIS alerts?
GIS (Chief Sanitary Inspector) alerts are official warnings about food products that have been recalled from the Polish market due to health hazards like salmonella, listeria, E. coli or foreign objects.
What are GIF alerts?
GIF (Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector) alerts are warnings about pharmaceutical products and medicines that have been recalled due to quality or safety issues.
What are UOKiK alerts?
UOKiK (Office of Competition and Consumer Protection) alerts are warnings about dangerous consumer products in Poland, including toys, electronics and household items that pose safety risks.
What to do if you bought a recalled product?
Stop using or consuming the product immediately. Most recalled products can be returned to the store for a full refund, even without a receipt. On each alert page you will find a direct link to the official GIS/GIF report with detailed information from the authorities.
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.
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Do not eat or use the product
Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
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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.
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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.
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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.