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Food Allergy Suspected in Beitar Illit Daycare Incident, Hazmat Ruled Out
On Tuesday, 13 October 2026, approximately ten toddlers suffered mild allergic reactions at a daycare center in Beitar Illit, near Jerusalem. The children, all around one year old, remained fully conscious throughout the incident.
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What happened
- 01Approximately ten toddlers aged around one year old suffered mild allergic reactions at a daycare in Beitar Illit on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
- 02Emergency medical services, including Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah, responded to the scene to treat the conscious children.
- 03According to Cursorinfo, the toddlers experienced the allergic reactions after eating canned tuna at the facility.
- 04The daycare facility was evacuated as a precaution following the incident.
- 05Initial suspicions of exposure to dangerous substances at the educational institution were ruled out.
- 06Police, medical, and fire services are investigating the circumstances and exact cause of the allergic reactions.
Emergency medical services, including Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah, responded to the scene after receiving the initial report at 10:25 AM. Paramedics provided medical treatment and conducted examinations on the affected children. According to Cursorinfo, the toddlers experienced the reactions after eating canned tuna, and the daycare facility was subsequently evacuated.
Police, medical, and fire services arrived at the scene to investigate the circumstances of the incident. While initial concerns regarding exposure to dangerous substances were ruled out, the exact cause of the allergic reactions remains under investigation.
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Food Allergy Suspected in Beitar Illit Daycare Incident, Hazmat Ruled Out
