Heavy metals Alerts in Poland – Recalled Products 2026
Contamination with heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, or arsenic.
Found 79 products recalled due to Heavy metals contamination or related hazards.
All affected products
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)
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.
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.
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
Possible occurrence of brown, metallic-looking particles in the suspension for injection, identified as stainless steel particles, which may cause local inflammatory conditions and hypersensitivity reactions at the injection site. Potential effects: local complications, inflammation, allergic reactions, post-procedural complications.
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.
Daim Swedish almond cake with chocolate and crunchy caramel, 400 g
Possible presence of metal fragments in the product. Potential effects: cuts, choking, internal injuries.
eloy Christmas GLASS 300ML set of 2
High levels of lead and cadmium migration were detected from the rim area of the glasses. Potential effects: heavy metal poisoning, long-term nervous system and kidney damage.
Sol&Mar, Blanched almond halves, fried with sugar, honey and salt, 150 g
Possible presence of a metal foreign body in the product. Potential effects: mouth injuries, choking, gastrointestinal damage.
Pilos goat mould cheese 200 g
Possible presence of metal foreign objects in the product. Potential effects: injuries to mouth, throat or digestive tract, choking.
Sainte Maure Chevre President 200 g (goat cheese)
Possible presence of metal foreign bodies in the product. Potential effects: mouth or tooth injuries, choking risk and cuts to the digestive tract.
Glass 'Jungle Summer' 250 ml
High levels of migration of lead and cadmium from the rim of the 'Jungle Summer' 250 ml glass. Potential effects: heavy metal poisoning, kidney and nervous system damage.
Flail knife for hand brush cutters Brogitalia Brogio 2
The product poses a hazard due to the use of two metal parts at the rotating head, which during use may break and be thrown out at high speed, and may also eject stones with greater energy. Potential effects: internal injuries, severe bodily harm.
Flail knife for hand brush cutters Brogitalia Brogio 5
The product is hazardous because two metal parts on the rotating head can become damaged and be thrown out at high speed, and can also eject stones with greater energy than parts made from a single piece of metal. Potential effects: internal injuries, serious bodily harm, or even death.
Flail knife for handheld brush cutters Brogitalia Brogio 4
The product poses a hazard due to the use of four metal elements on the rotating head, which during operation may become damaged and be ejected at high speed, and may also throw stones with greater energy than parts made from a single piece of metal. Potential effects: severe internal bodily injuries and trauma caused by metal fragments or ejected stones.
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.