Suspicion of Tampering Grows as No Production Flaw Is Found in Prinook Baby Food

What happened

Israel’s Health Ministry said its investigation into Prinook baby food found no sign of a production defect, raising suspicion of deliberate tampering. Five children were hospitalized after exposure to benzodiazepines, but all were released, and police are now handling the case.

• 01Five children were hospitalized after exposure to benzodiazepines in Prinook baby food.
• 02Tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in five sampled products nationwide.
• 03The ministry found no evidence of a manufacturing, import, or storage failure.
• 04Two Zol U’VeGadol branches in Jerusalem were ordered closed administratively.
• 05Police are investigating, while hospitals were told to watch for infant exposure cases.

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Suspicion of Tampering Grows as No Production Flaw Is Found in Prinook Baby Food

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