Hipp UK recalls Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack because of undeclared fish oil
- Affected
- Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack
- The problem
- Fish
- Allergen
- Fish – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product for your child and they have an allergy to fish, they should not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack
- Pack size: 6 x 90ml
- Batch code L-099191; L-162192; L-186191 · Best before 09 January 2020; 11 March 2020; 5 April 2020
Risk
Fish
This product contains fish oil making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Action taken by the company
Hipp UK Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Hipp UK Ltd has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product for your child and they have an allergy to fish, they should not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Hipp UK is recalling Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack, 6x90ml because some packs do not mention the presence of fish oil on the outer box, due to a packaging error. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 11 December 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.