> I have not seen direct evidence that b. spores contained in honey alone cause botulism outbreaks in healthy infants.  
It is my understanding that normal healthy infants are not impacted by 
oral intake of the spores.  A few otherwise healthy infants have 
digestive systems that do allow the growth of the bacteria.  It is these 
few children who are at risk of contracting infant botulism.  Does 
anyone have any information contrary to this understanding.  I do not, 
now, recall where I got this idea.

Tom Elliott
Chugiak, AK

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