I read only once that young infants (less than 1 year of age) could be at
risk for C.botulinum spores found in honey. Now I read in La Santé de
l'Abeille that this potential problem is a reality in Finland.
Permanent Apiculture Committee of the European Commission' president, Kari
Valonen said that cases have been reported (5 or 6 since a few years) in
Finland.
Around 14% of imported honey had an important count of spores(5000-80000)
and 8% of local honey showed a weak count (18 to 140 spores).
Action taken by finnish government has been directed towards young mothers
by informing them by a warning written on the label that infants less than
12 months are at risk.
Seems that the Commission has been informed of the problem and are studying
the case.
More info on the following link
http://www.elintarvikevirasto.fi/english/tiedotteet/tiedotteet/press0401.htm
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André Simoneau, d.v.m.