Police in Burgenland, Austria, reported that rat poison was found in jars of HiPP baby food's carrots and potatoes purée. The contamination was discovered after a customer reported the issue in Eisenstadt. According to multiple reports, the affected jars have a white sticker with a red circle on the bottom and may show signs of tampering, such as damaged or open lids or unusual odors.
Key Takeaways
HiPP has recalled its entire range of jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets across Central Europe after rat poison was found in some jars. Authorities suspect criminal tampering and are investigating the case as intentional endangerment of the public.
- HiPP baby food recall expands to multiple countries
- Rat poison found in 190-gram jars of carrots and potatoes purée for 5-month-olds
- Affected products have a white sticker with a red circle on the bottom
- Symptoms of poisoning may appear two to five days after ingestion
- HiPP maintains that the recall is not due to product or quality defect
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation Status | 1 Difference | Majority reports specific investigation status; others mention general criminal tampering | ▼ |
| Contamination | Broad Agreement | Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jars | |
| Affected Products | Broad Agreement | 190-gram jars of carrots and potatoes purée for 5-month-olds | |
| Recall Scope | Broad Agreement | HiPP recalls all jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets across Central Europe | |
| Symptoms Timeline | Broad Agreement | Symptoms may appear two to five days after ingestion |
Investigation Status
▼Majority reports specific investigation status; others mention general criminal tampering
Contamination
Broad AgreementRat poison found in HiPP baby food jars
Affected Products
Broad Agreement190-gram jars of carrots and potatoes purée for 5-month-olds
Recall Scope
Broad AgreementHiPP recalls all jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets across Central Europe
Symptoms Timeline
Broad AgreementSymptoms may appear two to five days after ingestion
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The discovery prompted HiPP to recall its entire range of jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets across Austria. The company warned that consuming the contaminated food could be life-threatening. Initial lab tests on similar jars seized by police in the Czech Republic and Slovakia also showed the presence of a toxic substance, as reported by Reuters.
Austrian authorities suspect criminal tampering, with HiPP stating that the situation involves 'external criminal interference' affecting their Spar Austria distribution channel. Police advised customers to wash their hands thoroughly if they come into contact with any potentially contaminated jars. The recall affects more than 1,500 Spar stores in Austria and has expanded to neighboring countries including Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, and Northern Italy.
Parents are urged not to consume the contents of the affected jars and to return them for a full refund. Those whose babies have consumed the food are advised to consult a doctor if their children show signs of bleeding, extreme weakness, or paleness. The incident follows recent recalls by Nestlé and Danone due to contamination fears in their baby formula products.
According to TimesLIVE, HiPP confirmed on Sunday that the jars did contain rat poison. Affected retail partners in both Austria and neighboring countries immediately removed all HiPP baby food jars from sale as a precautionary measure. Austrian health minister Korinna Schumann told parents, kindergartens, and day care centers to use utmost caution when feeding young children HiPP.
The Burgenland public prosecutor’s office is investigating the case as 'intentional endangerment of the public.' HiPP maintains that the recall 'is not due to any product or quality defect on our part. The jars left our HiPP facility in perfect condition.'
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