Baby Food Recalled in Europe After Testing Positive for Rat Poison

Officials said they were investigating the case as an attempted extortion of the baby food producer.

A view of HiPP baby food on a shelf, in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, on April 19, 2026. Stanislav Hodina/AP Photo

A German baby food company has recalled some of its products after samples tested positive for rat poison.

Five jars of tainted baby food have been discovered across three countries in Europe, police in Ingolstadt, Germany, said in an April 20 statement.