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.
2 162 alerts in the database • last update:
Latest recalled products
Nylon kitchen spatula 'SPATULA' Redstone (33 cm)
Migration of primary aromatic amines into food from the product. Potential consequences: possible poisoning, irritation of the digestive system or skin.
Fresh MAP chicken breast fillet
Salmonella Enteritidis detected in the specified batch of Fresh MAP chicken breast fillet. Potential consequences: Bacterial infection causing gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain).
Plusssz Zizz effervescent lozenges strawberry flavor
Ethylene oxide detected in the raw material used for the production of dietary supplements. Ethylene oxide is a substance harmful to health and its presence in food in the EU is prohibited. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Plusssz 100% Multivitamin + minerals
Ethylene oxide detected in the raw material used for the production of dietary supplements. Ethylene oxide is a substance harmful to health and its presence in food in the EU is prohibited. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Calcium with Vitamin C strawberry flavor
Ethylene oxide detected in the raw material used for the production of dietary supplements. Ethylene oxide is a substance harmful to health and its presence in food in the EU is prohibited. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Calcium with Vitamin C orange flavor
Ethylene oxide detected in the raw material used for the production of dietary supplements. Ethylene oxide is a substance harmful to health and its presence in food in the EU is prohibited. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Calcium with Vitamin C lemon flavor
Ethylene oxide detected in the raw material used for the production of dietary supplements. Ethylene oxide is a substance harmful to health and its presence in food in the EU is prohibited. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Calcium Duo allergy with quercetin
Ethylene oxide detected in the raw material used for the production of dietary supplements. Ethylene oxide is a substance harmful to health and its presence in food in the EU is prohibited. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
DR VITA Multivitamin + minerals
Ethylene oxide detected (expressed as the sum of 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide) in the raw material supplied to the recipient in Poland used for the production of certain dietary supplements. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
DR VITA Calcium with Vitamin C in raspberry flavour
Ethylene oxide detected (expressed as the sum of 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide) in the raw material supplied to the recipient in Poland. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Organic silicon 200 mg bamboo shoot extract (in packages of 60 capsules and 120 capsules)
Ingredient contaminated with ethylene oxide used in production of the dietary supplements may pose health risks.
Moja kurka Polish free-range eggs, Class A, size L
Presence of Salmonella Enteritidis on the surface of eggshells of consumer eggs. Potential consequences: gastrointestinal infection.
Eggs from caged-hen farming, class M
Presence of Salmonella Enteritidis on the surface of consumer eggshells. Potential consequences: human infection and salmonellosis.
Hemoglobin Modulators
Ethylene oxide contamination detected in the raw material used in production of dietary supplements. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
CholeoPro
Ethylene oxide contamination detected in the raw material used in production of dietary supplements. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Vitamin B12
Ethylene oxide contamination detected in the raw material used in production of dietary supplements. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Stop bad habits – Panaseus
Ethylene oxide contamination detected in the raw material used in production of dietary supplements. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Stress Release
Ethylene oxide contamination detected in the raw material used in production of dietary supplements. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Redox Extreme 90 capsules
Detected toxic ethylene oxide contamination in ALLNUTRITION batches. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Brain Focus 60 capsules
Detected toxic ethylene oxide contamination in ALLNUTRITION batches. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Good Trip 60 capsules
Detected toxic ethylene oxide contamination in ALLNUTRITION batches. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Energy Balance 60 capsules
Detected toxic ethylene oxide contamination in ALLNUTRITION batches. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
PORTLAND Bay leaves
Salmonella contamination detected in raw material used for production of bay leaves.
RUSTICA Bay leaves
Salmonella contamination detected in raw material used for production of bay leaves.
VITPOL Bay leaves
Salmonella contamination detected in raw material used for production of bay leaves.
Ikervis
The quality defect consisting in the presence of crystals of the active substance in Ikervis eye drops emulsion may pose a potential risk to patients’ health, especially the risk of irritation and damage to the ocular surface. Potential effects: eye irritation, pain, corneal damage, ophthalmic complications.
Florina Onyx serving spoon
Migration of primary aromatic amines into food from the product (Florina Onyx serving spoon). Potential effects: possible poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
OstroVit Appetite Control 60 capsules
Hazard: The use of an ingredient contaminated with ethylene oxide detected in the OstroVit Appetite Control 60 capsules batch. Potential consequences: Exposure to a harmful substance may lead to adverse health effects.
Innovit Vitamin D
Ethylene oxide detected in the batch of the dietary supplement Innovit Vitamin D. Potential consequences: possible poisoning, irritation or allergic reactions.
Redox Hardcore
Ingredient used in the production of the supplement is contaminated with ethylene oxide. Potential consequences: poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Benjamissimo Happy Edition Curcuma Ginger Lemon 60g
Ingredient contaminated with ethylene oxide (powdered ginger) used in the production of chocolate; no safe intake level can be established.
Freeze-dried Trekking meal: Rice with Chicken Curry Gluten-Free
Ethylene oxide detected in the product; the substance is harmful to health and safe intake levels cannot be established.
Salmon paste 145 g brand Abba
Ingredient contaminated with ethylene oxide used in the production of salmon paste.\n\nPotential effects: possible poisoning, irritation or allergic reaction.
pistachio halva Tahin Helva Halva Fistikli / Pistachio, Koska 1907, 200 g
Presence of Salmonella spp detected in the product. Potencjalne skutki: food poisoning.
Thioealth
Control activities by the Voivodeship Pharmaceutical Inspector confirmed the presence of a piece of glass in one vial of the product, creating a direct risk to patients’ health or life during administration of the solution for injection. Potential effects: tissue damage, embolism, thromboembolic complications, life-threatening conditions.
Eggs from cage farming
Presence of Salmonella group D on the eggshell surface, which may transfer to other surfaces and cause infection. Potential consequences: Salmonella infection; possible food poisoning.
Crocodile steak, 250 g, frozen
Salmonella bacteria detected in one batch of the product 'Crocodile steak', 250 g, frozen. Potential consequences: food poisoning.
Aribit
An out-of-specification result was obtained in long-term stability testing for the parameter: aripiprazole active substance content, confirming that the product does not meet quality requirements. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy or adverse effects related to an incorrect dose.
EAU YEAH Water Ice Raspberry-Orange-Pineapple-Lemon BIO (8x40g)
Ingredient contaminated with ethylene oxide used in production. Potencjalne skutki: possible poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
EAU YEAH Water Ice Raspberry-Orange-Pineapple BIO (6x60g)
Ingredient contaminated with ethylene oxide used in production. Potencjalne skutki: possible poisoning, irritation, allergic reactions.
Moja Figura – Appetite Suppression
The component used in production was contaminated with ethylene oxide, which poses a serious health risk to consumers. Potencjalne skutki: poisoning, gastrointestinal irritation, allergic reactions, general disturbances.
Champix
The presence of N-nitroso-varenicline in CHAMPIX was found at levels exceeding the limits set by the CHMP. Potential effects: possible carcinogenic action and other toxic effects.
Champix
the finding of N-nitroso-varenicline above the limits set by the COMMITTEE FOR MEDICINAL PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN USE (CHMP). Potential effects: possible long-term toxic effects, including an increased risk of cancer.
Valzek
An exceeded limit was found for the impurity 5-(4'-(azidomethyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)-1H-tetrazole in batches of the active substance used to manufacture Valzek (Valsartan) tablets. Potential effects: possible toxic effects of the impurity and a health risk to patients.
Valzek
An exceedance of the limit for the impurity 5-(4'-(azidomethyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)-1H-tetrazole was found in batches of the active substance used to manufacture the product. Potential effects: poisoning, toxic effects, serious adverse reactions.
KRESTO SESAME
Presence of Salmonella detected in routine official testing in 1 of 5 tested samples. Consumption of contaminated sesame carries a risk of food poisoning. Potential consequences: food poisoning, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Lakea
Exceeding the limit of impurity 5-[4'-[(5-(azidomethyl)-2-butyl-4-chloro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl]-1H-tetrazole was found in the active substance used to manufacture the tablets. Potential effects: possible toxic effects and lack of full therapy safety.
Mitocin 20 mg
In batch no. 0-20022AB an out-of-specification result was found due to the presence of visible particles in the product intended for solution for injection. Potential effects: embolism, inflammation, inflammatory reactions, local or systemic complications.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi 400 mg/200 ml roztwór do infuzji
It was found that Ciprofloxacin Kabi cartons contained bottles labeled Glucosum 5% Fresenius with the same batch number, indicating mix-up of infusion products and risk of administering the wrong medicine. Potential effects: lack of efficacy, infusion-related complications.
Arpixor
According to the MAH’s representative, there is a justified suspicion that the Arpixor 30 mg, 56 tablets batch does not meet quality requirements regarding appearance. Potential effects: lack of treatment effectiveness or unpredictable drug action.
Arpixor
The abnormal appearance of the tablets does not meet the product’s quality requirements and may lead to interruption of pharmacotherapy, which in turn may pose a risk to patients’ life or health. Potential effects: worsening of the disease, complications, risk to life or health.
Bisoratio ASA
Out-of-specification results were found for the parameter of related substances and total bisoprolol impurities during long-term 12‑month stability studies, which may affect the safety and efficacy of the medicine. Potential effects: reduced treatment effectiveness, adverse reactions, cardiovascular complications.
Apo-Simva 40
A confirmed out-of-specification result was found for cross-contamination of the medicinal product with acetylsalicylic acid and salicylic acid. Potential effects: risk of adverse effects, allergic reactions, bleeding or other complications due to unintended intake of additional active substances.
Ozzion
An out-of-specification result was found for the release parameter, meaning the drug may not release the active substance correctly and may not ensure effective therapy. Potential effects: lack of treatment efficacy, worsening of symptoms, complications.
Champix
The presence of N-nitroso-varenicline contamination was found in the bulk product batch, with the level of this impurity exceeding the limit set based on ICH M7 guidance. Potential effects: possible carcinogenic effect and other serious adverse reactions.
Amiodaron Hameln
Particles were detected in some ampoules of the concentrate for solution for injection or infusion, which according to the specification should be clear, light yellow and free from visible particles. Potential effects: risk of emboli, local reactions, circulatory complications or other serious complications during intravenous administration.
Flutixon Neb
An out-of-specification result was found regarding the content of related substances in the medicinal product Flutixon Neb. Potential effects: reduced treatment efficacy or unpredictable adverse reactions.
Flutixon Neb
An out-of-specification result was found for the content of related substances in the product batches, which constitutes a quality defect and a potential risk to patients' health. Potential effects: possible adverse reactions, altered treatment efficacy, unpredictable bodily responses.
Petroleum D4
Incorrect expiry date labelling was found: the packaging shows 02.2022, while the correct date is 09.2022. Potential effects: possible premature disposal of the medicine or doubts about its validity.
Lignocain 2%
A foreign body was identified in an individual immediate container, i.e. in a 20 ml vial of the Lignocain 2% solution for injection. Potential effects: infection, inflammatory reactions, local and systemic complications, including life-threatening conditions.
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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.