Israel's Health Ministry notified parents that anesthetic substances were found in Prinok-brand baby fruit puree purchased at Zol VeGadol stores, following the hospitalization of two toddlers. The ministry urges parents to stop feeding the product immediately and return it to stores. An investigation is ongoing.
The Health Ministry's update marks a sharp escalation from Monday's initial investigation. On Monday, the ministry said it was probing a possible link between the Prinok product and the hospitalization of two children; now, after laboratory testing, it has confirmed the presence of anesthetic agents in the puree. The ministry instructed parents to stop feeding the product and return it to Zol VeGadol stores. The source of contamination and the type of anesthetic substance remain under investigation. As The Zioneer reported on Monday, the initial probe was launched after two toddlers were hospitalized; the ministry has not yet released updated numbers of affected children.
5 developments
- DevelopingHealth Ministry orders Zol VeGadol and Bigudol branches to halt anesthetic-tainted baby food sales
- StrongPolice probe suspected deliberate poisoning in Prinok baby puree affair
- DevelopingSuspicion grows that Prinok baby puree sedation was deliberate sabotage — new probe phase
- StrongShin Bet joins Prinok baby puree poisoning probe as third infant hospitalized
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