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Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food Triggers Austria Alert

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Authorities in Austria have issued a public warning after a jar of baby food from HiPP was found to contain rat poison. The contaminated carrot and potato purée was reported by a customer in the Burgenland region, though the baby involved did not consume it. Police believe the jar had been deliberately tampered with and warned that at least one more poisoned product could still be in circulation.

The alert follows information shared by investigators in Germany, with similar tampered jars also discovered in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As a precaution, retailer Spar has removed HiPP baby food jars from stores across Austria and other countries. The company clarified that the issue was not due to manufacturing defects but is linked to a suspected criminal act, noting that all products left its facilities in proper condition.

Consumers have been urged to check for signs of tampering, such as damaged lids, missing safety seals, unusual smells, or suspicious markings on jars. Health authorities advise parents to seek medical attention if children show symptoms like weakness or bleeding after consumption. The incident comes months after global recalls by Nestlé and Danone over contaminated baby formula, highlighting ongoing concerns around food safety.

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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

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The Russian government, under the order of President Vladimir Putin, has taken control of the Russian subsidiaries of Danone, a yoghurt maker, and Carlsberg, a beer company. This action is a result of new rules implemented earlier in the year, allowing Russia to seize assets of companies from “unfriendly” countries. Many companies had halted their operations in Russia following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Danone and Carlsberg were in the process of selling their Russian operations when this order was issued.

The order places the shares of Danone Russia and Carlsberg’s Baltika Breweries under the control of the Russian property agency, Rosimushchestvo. Danone, based in France, stated that it is currently investigating the situation and is preparing to take necessary measures to protect its rights as a shareholder and ensure business continuity. Carlsberg stated that it has not received official information from Russian authorities regarding the consequences of the presidential decree on Baltika Breweries. The company had completed the process of separating its Russian unit from the rest of the company and had signed an agreement to sell Baltika Breweries, but the prospects for the sales process are now highly uncertain.

In April, President Putin signed an order granting Russia temporary control over foreign assets in response to actions by the US and other countries that Russia considered “unfriendly and contrary to international law.” As a result, the Russian units of two energy companies, Uniper from Germany and Fortum from Finland, were also brought under state control.

Danone’s Russia operation is the largest dairy company in the country and employs around 8,000 people. The sale of the business was estimated to result in a €1 billion ($1.1 billion; £860 million) loss for Danone. Carlsberg’s subsidiary, Baltika, produces well-known beer brands in Russia and has 8,400 employees across eight plants.

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