Is WIIP — WIIP Srawberry wiipod recalled? — Product safety alert in Croatia (Apr 2022)

WIIP — WIIP Srawberry wiipod

Liquid for e-cigarettes in a plastic pod 1,6ml, 10 mg/ml

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Chemical
Category: Chemical products
Hazard: The product contains diacetyl (measured value: 34 mg/l), but it is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Diacetyl is toxic if inhaled, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, is a highly flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye damage and causes skin irritation. The user also has no information to avoid the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested.
Origin: Croatia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Manufacturer) Other: Requesting the economic operator to change/improve the product

Barcode (GTIN): 3858983633096

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1492 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

13 days in total

May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A fruit-flavoured drink called WIIP Strawberry wiipod. It is sold in Croatia.

What's happening? The drink has a chemical called diacetyl that is not listed on the label. Diacetyl can harm your body if you breathe, drink or touch it.

Does this affect me? Anyone who drinks or touches this product in Croatia may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

WIIP

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains diacetyl (measured value: 34 mg/l), but it is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Diacetyl is toxic if inhaled, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, is a highly flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye damage and causes skin irritation. The user also has no information to avoid the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. · Origin: Croatia

First published

April 29, 2022

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005711

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

WIIP — WIIP Srawberry wiipod. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains diacetyl (measured value: 34 mg/l), but it is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Diacetyl is toxic if inhaled, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated expos...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on April 29, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Croatia.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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