The discount chain Zol VeGadol announced Tuesday it is reopening its two Jerusalem branches that were closed following the discovery of sedatives in baby food products. The company said the Health Ministry agreed to reopen the stores after determining the chain bears no fault or responsibility in the affair, though a police investigation continues.
The Zol VeGadol discount chain announced Tuesday that it is reopening its two Jerusalem branches — on Jaffa Road — that were administratively closed two weeks ago by the Health Ministry after sedatives (clonazepam and lorazepam) were found in baby purees and chicken products sold under the Frinook brand. The closure, which sparked public concern and a police investigation, was challenged by the chain in court. While a local court initially rejected the request to reopen, the Jerusalem District Court later granted an appeal allowing the branches to resume selling all food items, including baby products. On Tuesday, Zol VeGadol said the Health Ministry had formally cleared the company of responsibility for the contamination, paving the way for the full reopening. The police investigation into the source of the sedatives remains ongoing, and the chain said it is cooperating with law enforcement in identifying those responsible.
2 developments
- StrongZol VeGadol appeals closure order to district court over 'Frinook' chicken sales
- DevelopingHealth Ministry orders Zol VeGadol and Bigudol branches to halt anesthetic-tainted baby food sales
- DevelopingCourt rejects Zol VeGadol request to reopen branches that sold 'Frinook' chicken
- StrongSedatives found in baby food sold in Israel — police probe expanded
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