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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food in Austria, prompting recall
The Dutch baby food and formula brand HiPP has recalled jars of baby food after one in Austria tested positive for rat poison, officials said. No one consumed the baby food.
TL;DR
- HiPP baby food jars are being recalled in Austria after a jar tested positive for rat poison.
- The contaminated jar contained carrots and potatoes and was intended for 5-month-olds.
- A customer reported the jar, which had a damaged lid and smelled spoiled.
- Authorities believe the poison may have been added through external tampering.
- HiPP is recalling all affected jars sold at SPAR supermarkets and offering full refunds.
- Investigations are also underway in Germany, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
- Rat poison can inhibit blood clotting and cause delayed symptoms if consumed.