Four infants hospitalized in Jerusalem after consuming puree containing sedatives

Four infants were hospitalized in Jerusalem after consuming fruit puree that was found to contain sedative substances. The affected children, two one-year-olds and two three-year-olds, were taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital exhibiting symptoms of confusion and weakness.

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committed to the health of infants

Subsequent blood tests revealed traces of benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used for sedation and psychiatric treatment, in the infants' systems. Fortunately, all four children were discharged from the hospital in stable condition.

The Jerusalem Police have launched an investigation into the incident, particularly focusing on the baby puree brand Prinok, as three of the affected infants had consumed products from this brand. As of now, no suspects have been identified.

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tested by an accredited laboratory at the production plant, and are tested again upon entry into the country by the Health Ministry.

Randi, the company marketing Prinok in Israel, has asserted its commitment to infant health, highlighting that its products are high-quality and undergo testing at accredited laboratories during production and again by the Health Ministry upon import. Preliminary reviews by the Health Ministry suggest the incident may have been localized, possibly due to external interference with the product.

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Given that the product is sold at hundreds of points across the country, we estimate that there may have been external interference with the product.