Vienna: A major recall of baby food products has been announced in Austria after safety concerns were raised about possible contamination. The recall affects jars of baby food made by HiPP and sold through SPAR supermarkets.
The company said it cannot rule out that a harmful substance may have entered some jars, especially a product described as vegetable carrot with potato. Because of the risk, authorities warned that consuming the affected food could be dangerous.
The recall covers a large number of stores across Austria, with more than a thousand SPAR outlets involved. Officials have clarified that the issue is limited to Austria and there is no evidence of affected products in other countries.
HiPP said the problem is not linked to its production process but may be the result of external interference. This has raised concerns that the products could have been tampered with after leaving the factory.
Police have started an investigation and are asking the public to share any useful information. So far, there are no confirmed reports of injuries, but authorities say the situation is being treated with serious attention.
Customers who bought the affected baby food are advised not to use it and to return it to the store. Refunds are being offered as a precaution.
The case has raised fresh concerns about product safety and supply chain security, especially for food items meant for infants. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as investigations move forward.