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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Rebecca Koncienzcy

Urgent warning as baby milk recalled due to 'health risk'

Baby milk has been recalled from shelves after fears it poses a "health risk" for infants with allergies.

Hipp UK has issues the recall of its Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack (6x90ml) due to the presence of fish oil, which is not stated on the outer box.

The packaging error means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish.

If you have this product, you should take it back to the shop you purchased it for a full refund.

Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack (Hipp UK)

Hipp UK said: "The recall only concerns Hipp Organic Combiotic First Infant Milk Starter Pack 6x90ml with a best before date of January 9, 2020, March 11, 2020 or April 5, 2020, please return it to your nearest Boots or Ocado retailer, or via the Hipp shop where you will be given a full refund. You do not need you receipt.

"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused and will ensure this doesn't happen again. If you would like any further information, please contact: Hipp Organic Customer Services - 0845 050 1351."

The Food Standards Agency added: "If you have bought the above product for your child and they have an allergy to fish, they should not drink it.

"Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

" Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert."

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