Poisoning
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Study: About half of the world's farmers suffer from pesticide poisoning annually
Every year, up to 433 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning occur among agricultural workers worldwide. Researchers highlight the potential link between pesticide exposure and the development of Parkinson's disease.

Cleared for publication: Yan Shmala is the suspect in the baby food poisoning case
His defense attorney claimed he suffers from manic depression, but a psychiatric evaluation determined he is fit for detention. Five children were hospitalized after sedatives and sleeping pills were found in the baby food. Shmala's detention has been extended until Sunday.

"Attempted to poison intentionally": Court makes decision in "Prinok" case
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended by six days the detention of a southern resident who was arrested last night. The police claim that the suspect intentionally introduced sedatives into the baby fruit purees of the Prinok company, and the judge determined that there is reasonable suspicion linking him to the acts while the investigation continues.

Serious Warning to Parents: Two Young Brothers Hospitalized in Intensive Care
The two children arrived at Shaare Zedek Medical Center suffering from dizziness and severe confusion. A quick investigation by the medical staff revealed that the severe poisoning was caused by candies containing cannabis.

Two Months Later: Development in the Baby Food Poisoning Case
Police arrested a resident of the South in his 40s on suspicion of involvement in introducing sedatives into 'Prinuk' brand baby fruit purees. The case was exposed in June following the hospitalization of four toddlers, and police are investigating the potential involvement of others.

Poisoning terror: herd of goats poisoned in Binyamin, shepherds ambushed
A serious incident occurred today near the Alon Road when terrorists introduced a lethal substance into livestock water troughs. During rescue attempts, residents encountered a planned ambush by dozens of rioters.

A year-and-a-half-old toddler chewed a battery: "It could have ended in severe damage"
A year-and-a-half-old toddler from the north took advantage of a brief moment when his mother looked away, climbed onto a high drawer, and began chewing an AA battery. The battery casing tore, and a chemical substance reached his intestines. After he began drooling and vomiting, he underwent a gastroscopy, which revealed mild irritation in the esophagus. After two days, his condition improved, and...

Beit Shemesh: Three toddlers hospitalized after swallowing large quantity of medication
MADA teams were called this morning to Beit Shemesh following a report of three sisters who, according to their family, consumed a large quantity of medication. They were evacuated in stable condition to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. Experts remind parents to keep medications and dangerous substances out of children's reach.

During a vacation in the north: 2 children hospitalized after eating chocolate with hallucinogenic mushrooms
Two children, aged 5.5 and 6.5, were admitted to the Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. They are currently in stable condition under medical observation.

"A serious and life-threatening incident": Two children hospitalized after eating chocolate containing hallucinogenic mushrooms
Two children, aged five and a half and six and a half, were admitted to the Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. Due to the risk of further complications, they remain under close monitoring in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Three Toddlers Hospitalized in ICU Following Cannabis Exposure
Three children, aged one to three, were treated at the French Hospital in Nazareth after ingesting cannabis-infused products. Doctors warn: "Significant decrease in consciousness, respiratory depression, and even respiratory arrest, heart rate and blood pressure disturbances, and seizures may occur."
Dangerous forage: two workers hospitalized after consuming wild tobacco
Two foreign workers from Thailand were hospitalized at Rambam Medical Center after preparing a soup from the tree tobacco plant. One patient remains in serious condition under sedation, while the other has shown improvement. Medical experts warn against consuming wild plants without professional identification.