Israel’s Health Ministry restricts two Jerusalem stores amid infant puree contamination probe

What happened

Israel’s Health Ministry has temporarily barred two Jerusalem Zol U'VeGadol branches from selling food and cosmetics after the Prinek baby puree probe. Investigators found benzodiazepines in five products, but no evidence of a wider production or supply-chain failure, and police are still investigating.

• 01Two Jerusalem Zol U'VeGadol branches were restricted after the Prinek puree probe.
• 02The stores may sell only non-food items until an approved quality-control plan is submitted.
• 03Five products tested positive for clonazepam and lorazepam, and five children were hospitalized.
• 04No broader defect was found, so authorities did not order a nationwide recall.
• 05Police continue investigating the suspected drug contamination.

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Israel’s Health Ministry restricts two Jerusalem stores amid infant puree contamination probe

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Health Ministry Bars Two Jerusalem Zol VeGadol Branches From Selling Food and Cosmetics

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