Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Reported poison-contamination recall
The reference material reports a recall of Hipp baby food sold through Spar stores in Austria and Germany because glass packaging was suspected of contamination with poison. Subsequent reports stated that rat poison was found in a vegetable-purée jar in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The incident’s verified scope and final investigation outcome are not established in the supplied material.
2022
Greenwashing criticism concerning climate-positive claims
Die Zeit criticized Hipp’s description of itself as climate-positive, arguing that the result depended on purchasing carbon certificates that more than offset the company’s stated emissions. The criticism focused on the distinction between direct emissions reduction and compensation.
2013
Bebivita products criticized after Hipp tea withdrawal
Foodwatch alleged that products similar to the withdrawn Hipp instant teas continued to be sold under the Bebivita brand, which is described in the reference material as a Hipp subsidiary.
2013
Questions over genetically modified ingredients in organic baby food
A ZDF WISO sample investigation reported genetically modified vegetables in almost one quarter of the Hipp samples examined. Hipp said it would investigate the findings and intensify product analyses.
2012
Golden Cream Puff criticism over instant fruit tea
Foodwatch gave Hipp its negative Golden Cream Puff award for what it considered misleading marketing of instant fruit teas to young children. The organization highlighted the products’ very high sugar content and argued that sweetened drinks were inconsistent with healthy guidance for toddlers.