Food Hazards and Product Recalls – 2026
Browse product recalls by hazard type. Click on a hazard to see all related alerts from GIS, GIF and UOKiK.
All Hazard Types
Foreign bodies
192 alerts
Presence of foreign bodies such as glass, metal, or plastic in the product.
Salmonella
89 alerts
Bacteria causing salmonellosis - a foodborne illness with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Heavy metals
89 alerts
Contamination with heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, or arsenic.
Listeria
44 alerts
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, particularly dangerous for pregnant women, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
Pesticides
36 alerts
Exceeding permissible pesticide residue levels in food.
Toxins
32 alerts
Presence of toxins, including mycotoxins and aflatoxins, exceeding permissible limits.
Allergens
30 alerts
Undeclared allergens can pose a serious risk to people with food allergies.
E.coli
0 alerts
Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria - some strains can cause serious foodborne illness.
Understanding Food Safety Hazards
Food safety hazards fall into several categories: biological (bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, E.coli), chemical (pesticides, heavy metals, toxins), and physical (foreign objects). GIS (Chief Sanitary Inspector) monitors food products in Poland and issues alerts when contamination is detected.
Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. It is often found in raw eggs, poultry, and meat. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment, but it can be serious for young children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even at refrigerator temperatures. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. It is commonly found in ready-to-eat foods, soft cheeses, and deli meats.