Stricter restrictions imposed on two Jerusalem grocery branches amid Prינוק baby-food probe
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel’s Health Ministry imposed strict restrictions on two Zol U’B’Gadol branches in Jerusalem after a probe into Prינוק baby fruit puree. Five children were hospitalized in two incidents after eating puree bought there, and tests found abnormal benzodiazepine levels.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Strict restrictions were imposed on two Zol U’B’Gadol branches in Jerusalem.
- The action follows a police probe into Prינוק baby fruit puree.
- Five children about age three were hospitalized in two incidents.
- Tests found abnormal benzodiazepine-family substances in the product.
- Other similar symptom reports were checked and ruled out.
Israel’s Health Ministry said it has imposed strict restrictions on two Zol U’B’Gadol branches in Jerusalem, at 113 Jaffa Street and 214 Jaffa Street, following a police investigation into Prינוק baby fruit puree products. The decision came after laboratory tests and extensive inspections.
So far, the ministry has been informed of two separate incidents in which five children, around age three, were hospitalized after eating fruit puree purchased at those branches. Tests found an abnormal amount of substances from the benzodiazepine family.
The ministry said other reported cases involving similar symptoms were examined and ruled out. The restrictions remain in place as the investigation continues.
