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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