Vienna, Austria — April 18, 2026
Austrian authorities have issued a recall for all Hipp baby food jars sold at Spar Austria stores due to possible contamination with rat poison, the Ministry of Health and the Agency for Health and Food Safety announced Saturday evening.
The precautionary measure was taken to eliminate any theoretical risk, officials said, warning that consumption of a tampered product could be life-threatening. Parents were urged to check their supplies and contact Hipp’s customer service hotline or seek medical advice if concerned.
Recall Details and Immediate Actions
The recall affects all Hipp-branded baby food jars available at Spar Österreich locations nationwide. Authorities emphasized that the action was preventive, with no confirmed cases of poisoning reported as of Saturday. However, the potential severity of the contamination prompted swift intervention.
“The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure to exclude any theoretical risk,” a joint statement from the Ministry of Health and the food safety agency noted. Parents were advised to discard any affected products or return them to Spar stores for a refund.
Hipp’s customer service hotline, operational on weekends, has been fielding inquiries from concerned families. The number, +43-7612-76577-104, was publicized to provide direct assistance.