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A suspect has been arrested after rat poison was found in baby food jars in parts of Europe, sparking chilling security fears.
HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food manufacturer, said Saturday that a man has been arrested in connection with jars contaminated with rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
“We are extremely relieved by this development and thank the investigating authorities for their dedicated work,” the company said, noting that more updates will follow.
The suspect, who is 39 years old, is currently being questioned by authorities. The Associated Press The police reported this with reference to the Burgenland state police.
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HiPP, a Germany-based manufacturer of organic baby food, said on Saturday that a man has been arrested in Central Europe in connection with jars contaminated with rat poison. (Schöning/ullstein image via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Five contaminated jars were removed from shelves in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia before anyone consumed them, but authorities believe at least one contaminated product could still be available. according to BBC News.
The investigation began on April 18, after poisoned baby food was discovered in a jar purchased at a supermarket in Eisenstadt, Austria.
Forensic research confirmed that rat poison had been mixed in the jar, according to the Burgenland state police.
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The investigation into the contamination started on April 18. (Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images/Getty Images)
HiPP recalled all its baby food jars from SPAR supermarkets in Austria, while retailers in Slovakia and the Czech Republic pulled the brand from their shelves, The Associated Press reported.
According to HiPP, the case also concerns attempted extortion.
“The extortionist sent a message to a non-personalized shared mailbox that is checked at longer but regular intervals as part of our standard operating procedures,” the company said. “As soon as HiPP became aware of the message, the company immediately informed the responsible police authorities.”
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Burgenland state police said a suspect was being questioned. (iStock / iStock)
HiPP urges consumers to look out for warning signs – such as damaged lids or strange odors – and avoid using products that exhibit irregularities.
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