Baby food cans in Austria
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Baby food cans in Austria recalled after possible rat poison contamination

An Austrian manufacturer is recalling cans of baby food after discovering that rat poison may have been added in an act of sabotage.

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Manufacturer Hipp says it is recalling "the entire range of baby food cans sold at Spar Austria", because "it cannot be ruled out" that a dangerous substance has been added to a product containing carrot and potato. It also warns that "consumption can be fatal".

The police are investigating the case as part of an extortion attempt.

So far, poisoned cans have been found in a store in eastern Austria and in two stores in the neighboring Czech Republic, according to the Austrian Food Authority.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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