Beitar Illit Nursery Closed After Suspected Food Poisoning Affects Toddlers

The severity of the symptoms was reported differently by local outlets. According to Behadrei Haredim, nine infants and toddlers suffered severe allergic reactions simultaneously. However, Arutz Sheva and Srugim reported that about ten one-year-old babies exhibited mild allergy symptoms and remained fully conscious throughout the incident. Paramedics and emergency medical technicians from Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah provided medical care and conducted examinations on the affected children.

As a precautionary measure, the daycare center, which houses approximately 150 children, was evacuated. Medical teams monitored the condition of the toddlers on-site. The exact cause of the mass allergic reaction remains unknown, and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is currently underway.