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HiPP Baby Food Jars Recalled From Austrian Supermarkets Over Safety Concerns
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Posted on April 18, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 18, 2026
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HiPP is recalling its entire range of 'Vegetable Carrot with Potato' 190 g baby food jars sold at over 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in Austria due to possible tampering with a dangerous substance, with police investigations underway.
HiPP Recalls Baby Food Jars from Austrian SPAR Stores over Safety Concerns
By Olivia Le Poidevin
Details of the HiPP Baby Food Recall
Scope and Reason for Recall
GENEVA, April 18 (Reuters) - An entire range of HiPP baby food jars is being recalled from more than 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in Austria over safety concerns, the baby food maker and the supermarket chain said on Saturday.
Potential Contamination and Risks
"It cannot be ruled out that a dangerous substance was introduced into the product," HiPP said in a statement, adding that its HiPP Vegetable Carrot with Potato jars may have been tampered with.
Consuming the contents from the glass jar could be life-threatening, it said in a statement.
SPAR’s Response and Customer Guidance
A spokesperson for SPAR supermarket told Reuters that the mass recall was a precautionary measure and affects 1,500 of the retailer's stores in Austria, with no impact on outlets elsewhere.
Nature of the Incident
"According to our current knowledge, this critical situation involves an external criminal interference that affects the SPAR Austria distribution channel," a HiPP spokesperson told Reuters, adding its production and quality assurance remained unchanged.
Advice for Customers
SPAR and HiPP advised customers not to consume the contents of the jars bought from SPAR Austria and said customers would receive a full refund on returned products.
Ongoing Investigation
Police Involvement
Police in the Austrian region of Burgenland are seeking information from the public, HiPP said. The police did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Mtarise)
Key Takeaways
- •Product may have been tampered with—consumption could be life‑threatening.
- •Recall affects approx. 1,500 SPAR Austria stores only; no impact on other markets.
- •HiPP and SPAR urge customers not to consume and offer full refunds; police seeking public assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions about HiPP baby food jars recalled from Austrian supermarkets over safety concerns
1Why were HiPP baby food jars recalled in Austria?
HiPP baby food jars were recalled from SPAR supermarkets in Austria due to possible contamination with a dangerous substance.
2Which products are affected by the HiPP recall?
The recall affects the entire range of HiPP baby food jars, including the Vegetable Carrot with Potato jars.
3What should customers do with recalled HiPP jars?
Customers are advised not to consume the contents and can return the jars to SPAR Austria for a full refund.
4Is the HiPP recall limited to Austria?
Yes, the recall only affects SPAR supermarkets in Austria and does not impact outlets outside the country.
5What is the suspected cause of the HiPP recall?
The recall is believed to be due to external criminal interference that may have tampered with products in SPAR Austria’s distribution channel.
