Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
Summary
Police in Austria found rat poison in a jar of HiPP baby food and warned the public. HiPP recalled all its jarred purées sold in certain supermarkets in Austria, and authorities are investigating possible tampering and other contaminated jars in nearby countries.Key Facts
- Rat poison was found in a HiPP carrot and potato baby food jar reported by a customer in Eisenstadt, Austria.
- The jar showed signs of tampering, and the baby did not eat the food.
- HiPP recalled all jarred purées sold at Spar supermarkets across Austria.
- Police suspect at least one more poisoned jar is still in circulation.
- Authorities warn parents to check jars for broken seals, damaged lids, strange smells, or a specific white sticker with a red circle on the bottom.
- Similar toxic additives were found in jars tested in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- The Austrian health agency advises doctors be consulted if children show symptoms like bleeding or severe weakness after eating the food.
- Investigations are ongoing, and the public prosecutor is looking into intentional public endangerment.
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