[87195] Baby food storm: Anesthetic substances in purees led to branch closures

Criminal investigation and branch closures following the discovery of anesthetic substances in baby purees

A disturbing affair is unfolding in the baby food sector in Israel, after anesthetic substances were discovered in food products intended for toddlers. As reported on ynet news, the police have opened an official investigation into the matter, in parallel with the issuance of administrative closure orders for the supermarkets where the contaminated products were sold.

According to reports, News in Real Time on Telegram note that as part of the steps taken, two branches of the 'Zol Ve'begadol' retail chain were closed. The reports emphasize the severity of the incident, with ynet news defining the case as an immediate cause for taking legal and police action.

To date, no further details have been published regarding the type of anesthetic substance or the extent of public exposure to the products, but the matter is under intensive police investigation. Health and enforcement authorities are expected to expand the tests to ensure that no additional products posing a danger to the toddler public have been sold.