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Two more fruit puree cases found as police investigate tainted baby food
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60% centerFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Police and health officials are investigating a contamination scandal involving baby fruit puree after Klonex and Lorivan were found in Prino jars sold in two Jerusalem stores. Two additional suspected cases were reported on Thursday in Holon and the Bik'at HaYarden area, and authorities are still tracing how the drugs entered the products.
- 01Two new suspected cases were reported in Holon and the Bik'at HaYarden area.
- 02Lab tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in Prino baby puree jars.
- 03Two Jerusalem Zol VeBegadol branches were closed after the products were bought there.
- 04Police and warehouse workers are being questioned to trace the source.
- 05The Health Ministry warned parents to watch for drowsiness, exhaustion, or confused speech.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Two more fruit puree cases found as police investigate tainted baby food
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Holon Father Says Two Children Became Unusually Drowsy After Eating Frinok Baby Food
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem shuts two 'Zol U'Vegadol' branches after infant formula contamination scare
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Anesthetic found in more baby food jars, raising fears for more infants
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Health Ministry Orders Closure of Jerusalem Chain Branches Over Baby Food Sedative Contamination
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem Zol U'Vagadol Managers to Be Questioned After Baby Food Sedative Scare
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem police widen inquiry after sedatives found in Prינוק baby food
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police urge parents to check sealed snacks after anesthesia found in baby food
N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem Baby Food Scare Traced to Sedatives, Two Store Branches Shut
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem Mother Says Her Children Were Sedated by Fruit Pouches, Suspected Tainted Stock Triggers Probe
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Hadassah doctor reveals how baby food poisoning was detected
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Israel probes baby puree contamination after children collapse
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem Mother Recounts Children’s Collapse After Eating Fruit Purée Linked to Sedatives
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police Probe Deepens in Baby Food Sedation Scare in Jerusalem
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem grocery branches ordered shut after sedatives found in baby fruit puree
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Four infants hospitalized after eating baby fruit puree, benzodiazepines found in product
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Jerusalem baby puree found to contain sedatives, two downtown branches shut
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Israeli Health Ministry Finds Sedatives in Baby Food Jars, Police Probe Sabotage
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Health Ministry Finds Sedatives in Baby Fruit Purees Sold in Jerusalem
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Health Ministry finds sedatives in baby fruit puree jars sold in Jerusalem
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Drug substances found in baby fruit puree jars sold at two Jerusalem stores
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