Managers of branches of the Zol VaGadol budget supermarket chain have been summoned for police questioning in the baby food contamination case, according to an Israeli media report Wednesday evening. The summons expands the investigation beyond the original manufacturer, after sedatives were found in baby puree products that hospitalized several infants in Jerusalem.
The investigation into sedative contamination of baby food in Israel widened Wednesday evening, as branch managers of the Zol VaGadol discount supermarket chain were summoned for police questioning, an Israeli media report states. The summons marks a new stage in the probe, which began after several infants were hospitalized in Jerusalem with poisoning symptoms and sedative drugs were detected in baby puree products.
As The Zioneer reported at 15:17 Wednesday, the initial police investigation centered on the manufacturer of the contaminated products. Wednesday's development signals that authorities are now examining the distribution chain, including retail outlets that sold the products directly to consumers.
The Zol VaGadol chain operates dozens of budget supermarkets across Israel. Police have not yet specified the focus of the questioning or whether any charges are expected. The investigation remains ongoing, with multiple leads being pursued, according to Israeli media.
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