Allergic Reactions Reported in Beitar Illit Kindergarten After Tuna Consumption
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
On October 13, about 10 infants at the "Beit Bracha" kindergarten in Beitar Illit showed mild allergic symptoms after eating canned tuna. Emergency medical services responded, and the children's condition is mild. The kindergarten was evacuated for inspection, and some parents also needed medical assistance due to the incident.
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- Ten infants at a Beitar Illit kindergarten experienced mild allergic reactions after eating canned tuna.
- The incident occurred on the morning of October 13 at the "Beit Bracha" kindergarten.
- Paramedics from MADA and Union Hatzala responded to the scene.
- The kindergarten building was evacuated pending a fire department inspection.
- Police and fire services were called to investigate the circumstances.
- Some parents and family members also required medical attention.
On the morning of October 13, approximately 10 infants, around one year old, at the "Beit Bracha" kindergarten in Beitar Illit developed mild allergy symptoms. According to the MADA emergency medical service, the children began feeling unwell after consuming canned tuna. All affected children were conscious, and their condition was assessed as mild by medics.
The incident was reported to MADA's Jerusalem area call center, prompting rapid deployment of medical and paramedic teams to the scene. These teams provided necessary assistance and are conducting medical analyses. Police from the Etzion station and fire rescue services were also called to the kindergarten to investigate the circumstances.
Paramedics from the "Union Hatzala" organization, Yossi Fried, Itzhak Taier, and Zvi Klar, were among the first responders. They reported that kindergarten staff indicated the children's health deteriorated and they showed signs of allergic reactions after eating.
The kindergarten building is currently being evacuated. Children will be allowed to return only after the fire department completes its inspection and issues a permit. The evacuation and ensuing concern also led to some parents and family members requiring medical attention.
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