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Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against Dangerous 'Magic Honey' Containing Banned Drug Sibutramine
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Israel's Health Ministry warns against consuming 'Magic Honey' containing the banned drug sibutramine, which poses serious health risks including heart attacks and strokes. The ministry advises buying health products only from authorized sources and avoiding unregulated online sales.
- 01Israeli Health Ministry warns against 'Magic Honey' containing banned sibutramine.
- 02Sibutramine can cause severe side effects including heart attacks and strokes.
- 03Previous hospitalizations in Israel linked to counterfeit sibutramine products.
- 04Ministry advises purchasing health products only from authorized pharmacies and retailers.
- 05Public warned against buying from social media, messaging groups, or unverified websites.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
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N12Center · HebrewAug 4, 2026
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against 'Magic Honey' Weight Loss Product Containing Banned Substance
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