This is a crime and IIRC a felony.
Providing adulterated food to anyone is a violation of multiple laws.
I believe you’re correct .. this is considered an “assault upon a person” .. and I think the fact that it’s children is even worse.
I hope somebody takes this guy to task over this .. because .. many physical ailments can come from giving children ANY laxative.
VERY DANGEROUS TO A CHILD’S HEALTH.