Local ÖVP leader Alfred Riedl in Grafenwörth in Lower Austria reported the lack of labeling on food distributed to the public prosecutor’s office as election advertising. The Citizens’ List considers this to be a danger to the health of residents.
Well intentioned is not always well done. The ÖVP in Grafenwörth in the Tulln district must now also realize this. Because she did not distribute ballpoint pens or other more or less useful utensils to the households, but something edible. The gift box contained wine, prosecco, chocolate and bacon. But now Mayor Alfred Riedl, who made headlines in 2021 for controversial real estate sales and subsequently resigned as head of the municipal association, is facing a complaint.
“gross negligence”
The food was not labeled in accordance with applicable regulations nor properly packaged. At least that is what citizen list representative Helmut Ferrari claims. He sees that the safety of citizens is at risk due to “gross negligence”. In concrete terms, he is particularly interested in the bacon that is simply wrapped in paper.
“We asked”
In response to a ‘Krone’ request, Riedl emphasized that the box was an action by the entire party. However, he is not ÖVP chairman and therefore not the correct addressee of the complaint to the St. Pölten public prosecutor’s office, which he does not want to discuss further. Community Party leader Gertrude Enzinger did not go into much more detail. “We asked whether everything met the guidelines. Except for the bacon, which came from a local butcher, everything was labeled.”
A fine of up to 35,000 euros
The responsible department in the country confirms that election giveaways are also subject to food labeling regulations. Violations are an administrative offense. The – theoretical – maximum fine is 35,000 euros. The district council decides on the amount.
Source: Krone
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