Re: recent discussion of infant botulism, see:
 
http://www.nhb.org/tummy.html
 
Reminder to Parents
 
The National Honey Board, 390 Lashley St., Longmont, CO 80501
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YOUR BABY'S TUMMY ISN'T READY FOR HONEY
 
   * DO NOT add honey to your baby's food, water or formula.
   * DO NOT dip your baby's pacifier in honey.
   * DO NOT give your baby honey as medicine.
 
Honey may contain bacterial spores that can cause infant botulism - a rare
but serious disease that affects the nervous system of young babies.
Botulism spores are common and may be found in dust, soil and uncooked
foods. Adults and children over one year of age are routinely exposed to,
but not normally affected by, botulism spores.
 
The following are symptoms of infant botulism. Call your doctor immediately
if your baby:
 
   * is too weak to suck or cry as usual
   * does not want to feed or cannot swallow
   * has weak arms, legs or neck
   * suffers from constipation for more than three days
 
"THE SAFETY OF HONEY AS A FOOD FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS REMAINS
UNQUESTIONED"*
*Center for Disease Control
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