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Police arrest suspect in poisoned baby food case
A man has been arrested in Austria following a product recall involving tainted baby food. The arrest is linked to an alleged blackmail attempt against a baby food manufacturer. (sources: aljazeera, dw, reuters)
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Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the discovery of rat poison in baby food. The arrest follows a product recall by the Swiss company HiPP.
- The arrested individual is accused of attempting to blackmail a German baby food manufacturer.
- The product recall was issued last month due to the contamination of baby food jars.
- The investigation is ongoing, and further details about the case have not been disclosed.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about food safety and the potential risks to consumers, particularly infants.
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