Austrian police arrest suspect in supermarket baby food poisoning case
Summary
A 39-year-old person was arrested in Austria after rat poison was found in some jars of HiPP baby food sold in supermarkets. The food was recalled in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic as a safety measure while police continue to investigate.Key Facts
- Rat poison was found in jars of HiPP baby food sold in Austrian supermarkets.
- The affected jars contained baby food made with carrots and potatoes for 5-month-old infants.
- The police started investigating after a customer reported tampering with a jar on April 18 in Eisenstadt, Austria.
- Five poisoned jars were seized before anyone ate the food.
- HiPP recalled all its baby food jars from SPAR supermarket chains in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
- The company said the baby food was safe when it left their factory and did not have any production defects.
- Police arrested a 39-year-old suspect in Salzburg, Austria, who is now being questioned.
- Authorities say the case is being investigated as a possible intentional risk to the public.
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