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Poisoned Baby Food Alert: Rat Poison Found in Jars
19 Apr
Summary
- Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jars in Austria.
- HiPP recalled all jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets.
- Authorities advise parents to check for damaged lids and seals.
Austrian police have alerted the public to the presence of potentially poisoned HiPP baby food circulating in the country. A jar of HiPP's carrot and potato purée, found to contain rat poison, was seized in Eisenstadt after a customer reported it. The jar showed signs of tampering but had not been consumed.
HiPP has since recalled all of its jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets across Austria, citing a potential life-threatening risk. Authorities suspect at least one more poisoned jar may still be in circulation. This warning follows investigations in Germany concerning potentially contaminated HiPP jars.
Parents are urged to be vigilant for any signs of tampering, including damaged lids, missing safety seals, unusual odors, or a specific red-and-white sticker on the jar's bottom. Similar findings of toxic additives were reported in jars tested in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety advises consulting a doctor for infants showing signs of bleeding, extreme weakness, or paleness after consuming the suspect food. An investigation into intentional endangerment has been launched.
