Updated
Updated · BBC.com · May 2
39-year-old man arrested over poisoned HiPP baby food jars
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · May 2

39-year-old man arrested over poisoned HiPP baby food jars

14 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 2
  • Police in Austria's Burgenland said five contaminated jars were recovered in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while at least one more is believed still to be in circulation.
  • The case prompted HiPP to recall an entire product range after rat poison was found in a carrot and potato purée jar two weeks ago.
  • Die Presse reported a €2m ransom email sent on 27 March was missed until after its deadline, and health officials urged parents to seek medical advice over possible poisoning symptoms.
With a suspect arrested, why do police warn a poisoned baby food jar may still be on a shelf?
A missed email led to a poison plot. Are simple corporate errors now the biggest threat to public food safety?