They inspected ice cream from vending machines at popular resorts. Bacteria were detected.

Sanitary inspectors have detected an overestimated number of enterobacteria in samples of ice cream sold from vending machines in the Warmia and Mazury region, according to the Provincial Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Olsztyn. The overestimated number of enterobacteria was confirmed in 9% of the samples tested. Such deficiencies may indicate inadequate hygienic conditions during production.

The Sanitary Inspectorate (Sanepid) reported that in the first half of 2025, 165 samples of ice cream were collected from vending machines in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. These were inspected for microbiological contamination. Fifteen ice cream samples were questioned , representing 9% of all samples collected.

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The reason was an overestimation of Enterobacteriaceae bacteria , which are considered indicator microorganisms. Their excessive presence indicates insufficient hygiene during ice cream production or improper cleaning and disinfection of equipment.

If this parameter was found to be exceeded in the samples, sanitary-epidemiological station employees recommended corrective actions to the sellers, including a detailed analysis of all stages of the ice cream production and distribution process , cleaning and disinfecting the machines, and training employees in this regard.

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Bacteria from the Enterobacteriaceae family naturally occur in the human large intestine and are not considered pathogenic. Consuming a product containing these bacteria may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in people with weakened immune systems or digestive system conditions.