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Vaihingen an der Enz: All-Clear After Polonium Label Scare

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

A potentially alarming discovery during an Easter egg hunt in Vaihingen an der Enz, Baden-Württemberg, has been officially deemed harmless. Two men had previously found a container prominently bearing the inscription "Polonium," immediately raising concerns and prompting an emergency response.

However, investigations have now led to an all-clear. It appears the initial scare was unfounded, as the supposed radioactive material was merely a case of mislabeling or "label fraud." The contents of the container were not, in fact, Polonium, thus posing no threat to the public.