Baby food recalled in Austria after jar tests positive for rat poison
Summary
HiPP, a baby food maker, recalled all their baby food sold in certain Austrian stores after one jar tested positive for rat poison. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is thought to be a criminal act and not a problem with how the food was made.Key Facts
- HiPP recalled all baby food sold at SPAR, EUROSPAR, INTERSPAR, and Maximarkt stores in Austria.
- A jar of HiPP baby food tested positive for rat poison in Austria’s Burgenland state.
- The contaminated jar was reported by a customer and was not eaten.
- Police and health authorities are investigating the incident as a criminal case.
- HiPP states their food left the factory in good condition.
- Baby food was also seized in the Czech Republic and Slovakia due to toxic contamination.
- People are warned to avoid jars with damaged lids, missing safety seals, unusual smells, or certain stickers.
- Symptoms of rat poison include bleeding and weakness, appearing 2 to 5 days after exposure.
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