What was found in the HiPP baby food jars in Austria?

Rat poison was found in jars of HiPP baby food, specifically a carrot and potato purée.

What action has HiPP taken in response to the contamination?

HiPP has recalled its entire range of jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets in Austria, as they are considered potentially life-threatening.

What should parents do if they find suspicious HiPP baby food jars?

Parents are urged to check for damaged or open lids, a missing safety seal, unusual odors, or a specific red-and-white sticker on the jar's bottom, and to not open or consume them.

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Poisoned Baby Food Alert: Rat Poison Found in Jars

19 Apr

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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.

Poisoned Baby Food Alert: Rat Poison Found in Jars

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.