Anyone know the answer to this ?

I just noticed on the back of a honey jar it says:

Do not give to children under one year.

Does anyone know why? I don't have kids yet, but I couldnt' imagine why honey would be harmful to a child! I also wouldn't think of giving my child honey in the first place.

More than you wanted to know...

Never give honey to babies younger than 1 year. Honey is a known source of bacterial spores that produce the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium produces a toxin, which can cause infant botulism. This rare but serious form of food poisoning affects the nervous system of babies. It can result in death. Unlike adults, infants haven't developed beneficial bacteria in their digestive tracts that can control botulism spores and thus prevent growth of the bacterium and production of its toxin.

For infants younger than 1 year, never add honey to baby food, water, formula or medicine or dip a baby's pacifier in honey.

Signs and symptoms of infant botulism include:

Weakness in the neck, arms or legs


Inability to **** or cry normally


Inability to feed or swallow


Persistent constipation
Botulism spores are common. They're found in dust, soil and uncooked food. Feeding an infant any undercooked product also is risky.




The **** is 'sukk'... oy, these LIW filters!!!!

thanks Kathi! Makes me not want to eat honey myself! I'm addicted though!

LOL~ ****s! (sukks) I don't think of that as a bad word!