The police in Austria found poison for rats in jars of HiPP baby food. The product has been withdrawn from over 1,000 SPAR supermarkets.

The police in Burgenland, Austria, announced that rat poison was discovered in a 190-gram jar of HiPP baby food, specifically the product 'Carrots and Potatoes'. This discovery led to the withdrawal of the product from over 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in the country as a safety measure. HiPP stated that there are suspicions of sabotage, mentioning that the dangerous substance may have been introduced into the product.

The suspicious jars were identified by a red circle sticker and a damaged or opened lid. Laboratory tests conducted on confiscated jars in the Czech Republic and Slovakia confirmed the presence of a toxic substance. HiPP emphasized that the situation could involve external criminal intervention. SPAR advised customers not to consume the affected products and promised a refund for returned jars. The police recommended strict hygiene for those who came into contact with the suspicious products.