Sedative drugs have been detected in baby food products sold in Israel, according to a report Wednesday. Israeli media say the discovery comes as a criminal investigation into the contamination of baby puree — which hospitalized several infants in Jerusalem — continues to expand, with police now pursuing multiple leads.
A report Wednesday revealed that sedative substances were found in baby food sold in Israel. The discovery follows an unfolding contamination affair first reported earlier this week, in which several infants in Jerusalem were hospitalized after consuming Prinok-brand fruit puree jars tainted with benzodiazepine drugs, including clonazepam and lorazepam.
As The Zioneer reported at 13:13, the Health Ministry expanded a recall of the product after a second batch tested positive for the anesthetics. At 15:06, police announced the investigation had been transferred to the Jerusalem District's elite crime unit. The Shin Bet has also been involved in the probe, though the agency denies participation at this stage. The specific brand and product type in Wednesday's latest report remain unspecified.
3 developments
- StrongPolice probe suspected deliberate poisoning in Prinok baby puree affair
- DevelopingSuspicion grows that Prinok baby puree sedation was deliberate sabotage — new probe phase
- StrongHealth Ministry expands Prinok puree recall — anesthetics clonazepam, lorazepam found in second batch
- DevelopingPolice call on parents to check that products for children are sealed and intact
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