honey contains very small amounts of the botulism bacteria. This bacteria
produces the most powerful bacterial toxin known to man.  Fortunately, it
occurs in such small amounts that the normal immune system can knock it down
without trouble.  Infants, however, are a different story.  Supposedly, their
immune systems (as well as those of the very elderly) aren't up to the
challenge.  Its a shame infants have to miss out on honey, but there is no
reason for anybody to take unnecessary risks.
 
Hope I could help,
 
Hunter in S. Florida