Health Updates: Baby Puree Warning, Stream Pollution, and Cancellation of Business Closure Orders

[84274] Health Updates: Baby Puree Warning, Stream Pollution, and Cancellation of Business Closure Orders

The Ministry of Health is issuing warnings regarding food safety and bathing hazards in streams, alongside a report on the cancellation of a closure order for a business in Kafr Qara.

Ministry of Health warns: Public health concern in streams and food products

The Ministry of Health published a series of guidelines and updates today (June 15, 2026) concerning public health, including warnings about food products and water quality in streams.

Warning regarding baby fruit puree

According to a report on the Hot News channel, the Ministry of Health is investigating reports of two children who were hospitalized after consuming "Perinuk" brand fruit puree, which was sold at the "Zol VeGadol" chain. The Ministry has opened an epidemiological investigation, and although a definitive link to the product has not yet been proven, the public is urged to be vigilant. Parents who have noticed "drowsiness, exhaustion, or slurred speech" in their children are asked to contact a doctor and the Ministry of Health hotline (*5400). According to the Ministry's announcement, the product was sold in individual units.

Bathing warning in northern streams

At the same time, ynet news reports on abnormal results in water sampling conducted in streams in the north of the country. According to the report, bathing in these streams may be "dangerous" for the general public.

Update for businesses: Cancellation of closure order

In addition, Israel News | Uncensored - The Voice of News reports that the Hadera District Physician signed the cancellation of an administrative cessation order for the "Aws & Baiha" butcher shop and grocery store in Kafr Qara. According to the report, the decision was made yesterday, June 14, 2026, and led to the cancellation of the order that had previously been imposed on the business.