Health Ministry failed to test baby food after toddlers hospitalized in May, police say - report (opens original article in a new tab)

Health Ministry did not test Prinok baby food after initial hospitalizations, leading to delayed discovery of sedatives in the product.

• Health Ministry failed to request testing of Prinok baby food after two toddlers were hospitalized in May
• Police investigated tainted fruit puree after four more children were hospitalized, leading to testing that found sedatives
• Shin Bet joined investigation into possible intentional addition of sedatives to baby food
• Supermarkets where tainted product was purchased were ordered closed by Health Ministry