Recall of all HiPP glasses at Spar: Investigations into manipulation

Marban did not provide further details about the investigation. In this context, the spokesman referred to criminal tactical considerations. Contact the police should be made “if someone has observed something.” Information about any manipulated Hipp baby bottles with possible life-threatening contents The investigators can answer the phone number +43-5913310-3333.

Hipp parent service telephone open

“Please understand that we are currently unable to provide any further information due to the ongoing investigation. We will refer you to the responsible authorities,” said Hipp in a written response to the APA on Saturday morning.

The Hipp Parent Service Austria for worried mothers and fathers can now be reached on weekends instead of only on weekdays at +43-7612-76577-104. “The channel is open and concerned consumers can report there at any time.”

Company: recall “as a precautionary measure”

The recall was “taken as a precautionary measure in order to exclude a theoretical risk,” the Hipp press office told the APA. “If a child is not showing any symptoms, there is no cause for concern. If parents are unsure or notice symptoms, they should please contact a pediatrician or emergency medical center.” It remained unclear which dangerous substance was involved and how many Hipp glasses were affected by the recall.

The matter became public late on Friday evening. It cannot be ruled out that a dangerous substance was introduced into the article “Vegetable jar carrot with potato” 190 grams through manipulation, said a statement from Hipp. “Eating such a glass can be life-threatening,” it was emphasized.

Marking on the glass bottom

According to current information, the products in question can be identified by a marking on the bottom of the glass in the form of a white sticker with a red circle, the product recall explained. In order to safely rule out unnoticed consumption, customers are asked not to consume any Hipp baby food jars purchased from Spar Austria for safety reasons.

The products can be returned to any Spar, Eurospar, Interspar or Maximarkt. The purchase price will be refunded even without a cash voucher. Spar Austria could not be reached by the APA on Saturday morning.