HiPP Recalls Baby Food in Europe After Rat Poison Discovery
HiPP, a European baby food manufacturer, has initiated a recall of its baby food jars in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic after samples tested positive for rat poison. The affected products are 190-gram jars of carrot and potato purée intended for infants around five months old. The recall was prompted by test results indicating the presence of rat poison, leading to an investigation by authorities into potential tampering. HiPP has emphasized that the recall is not due to a manufacturing defect, as the jars left their facility in perfect condition. The company is recalling all jarred baby food products sold through SPAR supermarkets in Austria, including SPAR, EUROSPAR, INTERSPAR, and Maximarkt locations. Customers can return the recalled products for a full refund, even without a receipt. Retailers in Slovakia and the Czech Republic have also removed HiPP baby food jars from shelves while investigations continue.