A man has been arrested in Austria after rat poison was discovered in some baby food jars on supermarket shelves in central Europe. According to local authorities, the suspect is believed to have added the poisonous substance to the food products before they were placed on store shelves.
The Met Office reports that this incident is not an isolated one, with similar contamination incidents recorded in the UK in recent years. In 2019, a batch of baby food was recalled in England due to the presence of high levels of heavy metals.
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued guidance on checking food products for any signs of tampering or contamination. Consumers are advised to check the packaging and contents before consuming food items, especially if they have been purchased from a supermarket with a questionable reputation.