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The contaminated products were primarily found in Austria , the Czech Republic , and Slovakia .

HiPP officially stated they were a beyond their sphere of influence. They worked closely with the Austrian Food Safety Agency (AGES) and German police to ensure consumer safety and track down the perpetrators. The contaminated products were primarily found in Austria

HiPP clarified that its baby formula and jars sold in other shops remained unaffected, as the tampering was localized to specific retail chains involved in the criminal threat. Manufacturer Statement HiPP clarified that its baby formula and jars

The incident involving the baby food manufacturer , based in Pfaffenhofen , Bavaria, refers to a criminal extortion and poisoning case that emerged in April 2026 , rather than a "hacker attack" in 2022. While cyberattacks often target manufacturers, this specific crisis involved physical product tampering and blackmail. Case Overview: Extortion and Tampering Case Overview: Extortion and Tampering