HiPP recalls baby food jars in Austria after rat poison found in samples
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- HiPP is recalling certain 190-gram jars of baby food made with carrots and potatoes for 5-month-olds after samples in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic tested positive for rat poison.
- The tampering is believed to be a criminal act, with affected jars sold at SPAR supermarkets in Austria, and authorities warn consumers to check for white stickers with red circles, damaged lids, unusual smells, or lack of a popping noise upon opening.
- HiPP emphasized that the products left their facility in perfect condition and is offering full refunds without receipts, while vendors in Slovakia and the Czech Republic have removed all HiPP baby food jars from sale as a precaution.
- No one has consumed the contaminated baby food, but rat poison containing bromadiolone can cause serious bleeding symptoms appearing two to five days after ingestion, according to the Austrian health agency.
- Authorities are currently investigating the incident following a customer report of tampering.
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