Poisoned Baby Food Found in the Czech Repubic, Products Withdrawn

Jars of baby food by HiPP containing rat poison have also been identified in Czechia and Slovakia, the company said, adding that retailers have already withdrawn all its products from sale as a precaution. The discovery follows a wider investigation that began in Austria and has since spread across Central Europe. The case first emerged after Austrian authorities warned that certain jars of HiPP baby food may have been deliberately tampered with. Initial laboratory tests confirmed the presence of rat poison. The company later acknowledged the findings and said it is cooperating fully with investigators. Czech police said the case is being handled by South Moravian criminal investigators in coordination with prosecutors in Brno. In a statement shared on social media, officers sought to calm public concern, saying the overall threat level remains low. HiPP’s Czech branch confirmed that suspicious jars had also been seized in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company stressed that the incident is not linked to its production process or quality control systems, describing it as a criminal act affecting distribution. Consumers are advised to check packaging carefully. Warning signs include a white label with a red circle on the base, damaged or previously... The post Poisoned Baby Food Found in the Czech Repubic, Products Withdrawn appeared first on Prague Morning .

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