Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria after product recall
Summary
Rat poison was found in a jar of HiPP baby food in Austria after a product recall from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets. Authorities suspect the jars were tampered with, and consuming the food could be very dangerous.Key Facts
- Rat poison was detected in a 190g jar of HiPP carrots and potatoes baby food in Austria.
- More than 1,000 Spar supermarkets in Austria recalled the product as a safety precaution.
- The affected jars had a red circle sticker on the bottom and showed signs of tampering, such as opened lids or missing safety seals.
- Police found similar toxic substances in jars seized in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Austrian authorities were alerted about the risk after investigations in Germany.
- HiPP said the issue likely involved external criminal interference targeting the Spar Austria supply chain.
- Customers were advised not to eat the jars and to return them for a full refund.
- Police recommended washing hands thoroughly if people touched the jars.
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