# Herbapol-Lublin herbal tea recall in Poland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/herbapol-lublin-herbal-tea-recall-in-poland
> Updated: 2026-09-28T11:28:30.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) in Poland issued an urgent warning and recall for a specific batch of ‘Zielnik Polski’ nettle tea produced by Herbapol-Lublin S.A. 

Laboratory testing by the National Institute of Public Health PZH confirmed that batch number L 0036, with a minimum durability date of 01.2028, contains concentrations of pyrrolizidine alkaloids that significantly exceed legal limits. These natural toxins are described as genotoxic and carcinogenic, posing risks to the liver and DNA. Authorities have advised consumers to stop using the product and discard the packaging immediately.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Poland issues health warnings for herbal tea and synthetic cannabinoids

Polish health authorities have warned against a specific batch of Herbapol-Lublin nettle tea due to toxic alkaloids, while the Ministry of Health seeks to regulate the synthetic cannabinoid HHCP-O.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/packaging-strategies-for-large-and-multi-item-shipments

### 2026-09-12: Herbapol-Lublin recalls ‘Pokrzywa’ herbal tea due to toxic contamination

Poland's Chief Sanitary Inspectorate has recalled Herbapol-Lublin’s ‘Pokrzywa’ herbal tea (batch L 0036) due to dangerous levels of carcinogenic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/herbapol-lublin-recalls-pokrzywa-herbal-tea-due-to-toxic-contamination

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