Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"This recall is not due to any product or quality defect on our part. The jars left our HiPP facility in perfect condition."
— HiPP , Executive
"According to our current knowledge, this critical situation involves an external criminal interference that affects the Spar Austria distribution channel."
— HiPP , Executive
Tags
All Coverage
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
HiPP has recalled certain 190-gram jars of baby food containing carrots and potatoes for 5-month-old infants in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic after samples tested positive for rat poison. Authorities suspect criminal tampering and advise consumers to return the products for a full refund.
Police in Austria have discovered rat poison in a jar of HiPP baby food, leading to a recall from over 1,000 Spar supermarkets. The affected jars, labeled 'Carrots and Potatoes,' may have been tampered with, and consuming them could be life-threatening.
A sample from a 190-gram jar of HiPP's 'Carrots and Potatoes' baby food tested positive for rat poison in Austria. The recall affects 1,500 Spar supermarkets, and consumers are advised to return the products for a full refund.
HiPP is recalling certain baby food jars in Austria after a sample tested positive for rat poison. The recall affects products sold at Spar supermarkets, and consumers are advised to return the jars for a full refund.
A sample from one of HiPP's 190g jars of 'Carrots and Potatoes' baby food tested positive for rat poison in Austria. Police advise consumers to return the products to Spar supermarkets for a full refund.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Food giants in India call for reconsidering red colour of warning labels - Reuters
Food giants in India call for reconsidering red colour of warning labels Reuters
September 28, 2026 at 05:05 AMUS father and son arrested after 'gas station heroin' deaths
They are accused of selling at least one student derivatives of kratom, often called "gas station heroin" in the US.
October 3, 2026 at 10:39 PMSoho House venue under investigation for food safety
A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
September 29, 2026 at 07:10 PMHuel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
September 29, 2026 at 11:06 PMNo more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
October 2, 2026 at 10:47 AMDead animals found in canal where children row
Residents in Brentford raise concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network.
September 30, 2026 at 05:11 AM