Heavy metals Alerts in Poland – Recalled Products 2026
Contamination with heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, or arsenic.
Found 70 products recalled due to Heavy metals contamination or related hazards.
All affected products
Propolis Forte dietary supplement, 30 orange-flavored tablets
Possible presence of metal fragments in the tablets. Potential effects: cuts, choking, internal injuries.
WHEY PROTEIN Chocolate 30g
Possible contamination with metal fragments. Potential effects: oral injuries, gastrointestinal perforation, choking.
Citroën C4 cars
In the event of a collision, when the airbag inflator is activated, gas generation may be too rapid, causing metal fragments to detach and be propelled towards occupants. This may lead to severe injuries or loss of life. Potencjalne skutki: serious bodily injury or death.
BMW cars: 1 Series – 3d (E81), X3 (E83), X1 (E84), 1 Series – 5d (E87), 3 Series Saloon (E90), 3 Series Touring (E91)
When the airbag is deployed in a collision, excessive pressure may build up in the gas generator, which can lead to generator rupture and cause injuries to occupants from metal parts. Potential effects: bodily injury, serious trauma.
BMW cars – selected models with a defective driver airbag
When the defective driver airbag is deployed in a collision, excessive pressure may build up in the gas generator, leading to rupture of the generator and ejection of metal parts, which may cause injuries to occupants. Potential effects: bodily injuries caused by impact of metal fragments.
Vegeta Natur Beef Bouillon Cube 60 g
Possible presence of metal fragments in the bouillon cubes. Potential effects: oral injuries, choking, tooth damage.
Wooden musical toy
In the “Wooden musical toy” by SINSAY the metal plate with base and the pegs fastening the xylophone bars may detach, posing a hazard to small children. Potencjalne skutki: choking or injuries to small children.
FINTON'S Chocolate 40% Cookies 225 g
Metal fragments found in products manufactured 07-12-2023 – 15-12-2023. Potential effects: oral injuries, tooth damage, choking, internal injuries.
K-Classic Double Chocolate Cookies 200 g
Metal fragments found in products manufactured 07-12-2023 – 15-12-2023. Potential effects: oral injuries, tooth damage, choking, internal injuries.
Pompom pens
Elevated levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, were found in the pompom pens, posing a potential health risk to users. Potential effects: poisoning, damage to internal organs, toxic effects with prolonged exposure.
Bunny pompom pen
Elevated cadmium content was detected in the pens, which may be dangerous to health. Potential effects: heavy metal poisoning, health complications.
Fastening beaded bracelets by H&M, product number 1163609
An increased lead content was detected in the bracelets, which may be hazardous to health. Potential effects: heavy metal poisoning, health risk.
Vegetable paste with spinach and pine nuts, gluten-free BIO, 135 g (Allos)
Possible contamination of one ingredient with metal fragments. Potential effects: cuts, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, choking.
BMW cars, models: X5 (E70) and X6 (E71 and E72)
There may be overly aggressive combustion of gas in the airbag inflator, rupture of its housing, and metal fragments may pass through the airbag material into the vehicle interior at high speed. Potential effects: severe bodily injuries, life-threatening danger to occupants.
BMW cars, models: X5 (E70) and X6 (E71 and E72)
If the airbag deploys, excessively aggressive combustion may occur, causing rupture of the inflator housing and projection of metal fragments through the airbag material into the vehicle interior at high speed. Potential effects: severe bodily injury, life-threatening danger to occupants.
VELUX CVU flat roof windows powered from 230 V mains (new generation)
Metal parts of the windows, such as the chain, RESET button and rain sensor, may start conducting 230 V current, creating a direct risk of electric shock when touching the product. Potential effects: electric shock, serious injuries.
BMW cars – selected models with SDI driver airbag
Excessively aggressive combustion of the airbag inflator charge may occur, causing the inflator housing to rupture and metal fragments to be propelled through the airbag material into the vehicle interior at high speed. Potencjalne skutki: serious injuries, cuts, life‑threatening harm.
BLÅVINGAD children’s game fishing for fish, multicolour
Small metal rivets on the wooden parts of the toy may loosen and detach, becoming small parts that pose a choking risk to children, especially the youngest. Potential effects: choking, life‑threatening condition for the child.
BMW cars (models F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13, F15, F16, F20, F21, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F45, F80, F82, F83, F85, F86)
Degradation of the inflator's gas-generating pellets causing overly aggressive combustion and rupture of the housing; metal fragments can penetrate the airbag material and enter the vehicle interior. Potential effects: bodily injury from fragments, serious wounds, life-threatening injuries.
Diprophos
A possible occurrence of brown particles with a metallic appearance, identified as stainless steel particles, was found in the suspension for injection. Potential effects: local inflammatory reactions, hypersensitivity, complications after injection of foreign bodies.
What to do if you consumed a contaminated product?
If you have consumed any of the products listed above and are experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, seek medical attention immediately. Keep any remaining product for testing if needed.
For products you have not yet consumed, stop using them immediately and return to the store for a full refund.