Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars
Summary
A man was arrested in Austria after rat poison was found in jars of HiPP baby food. The company recalled its products after several contaminated jars were discovered in Austria, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.Key Facts
- A 39-year-old man was arrested in Austria in connection with rat poison found in baby food jars.
- The poisoned jars contained carrot and potato purée made by the German company HiPP.
- HiPP recalled an entire range of its products following the discovery of the poison.
- Five contaminated jars were found and recovered safely in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
- An email demanding €2 million ransom was sent to HiPP but was noticed only after the deadline expired.
- Police said at least one more poisoned jar might still be circulating.
- Consumers were advised to check jars for damaged lids, missing safety seals, strange smells, or a white sticker with a red circle on the bottom.
- Health officials warned parents to seek medical help if babies showed symptoms like bleeding, weakness, or paleness after eating the food.
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