On a jar of honey I bought there is a warning not to feed it to infants under one year. Why?
2006-09-21 04:37:16 · 4 answers · asked by Joe J 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It can contain botulism spores. Adult digestive systems will kill the spores, but babies can't.
2006-09-21 04:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by OrianasMom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pediatric Warning: Honey and Children Under Two
Children under the age of one (to be really safe probably two years old) should not ingest honey. Honey contains clostridium botulinum spores. In the human with a mature immune system, the spores will not germinate in the gastrointestinal tract. However, in the immature immune system of the infant, the spores can germinate and cause botulism, a descending flaccid paralysis caused by the neurotoxin of clostridia botulinum. It also does not matter if the honey is pasteurized, since the typical pasteurization temperature is not high to kill the spores.
2006-09-21 04:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by ironica7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey can contain a harmful bacteria. Also pregnant women should avoid Honey. Its not Botulism that lady is stupid. Botulism is a desease caused by bacteria. The bacteria is called Clostridium botulinum. And finally bacteria does not have "spores".
So score one for fat over paid under worked 20 somethings.
2006-09-21 04:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by A W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-botulism/HQ00854
Actually, she is a very smart woman, because she is correct. (That means she was right kid, and you were/are wrong.)
Koodles M'Lady for a GOOD answer :) the moron who insulted you can check with the Mayo Clinic, and read how botulism can be in honey, maple syrup, and a few other things.
Score one for the ladies & mommies of the world
*winks*
2006-09-21 04:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Inked Fantasy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋