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Infant Botulism
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Botulism
Botulism can be a very serious disease that can cause abnormal functioning of the nerves, leading to weakness and paralysis.
Centers for Disease Control
Prevention | Botulism | CDC
Foodborne botulism can be caused from home-canned foods. When home canning low-acid foods, always follow canning directions. Do not give honey to children younger than 12 months.
Infant Botulism Treatment & Prevention Program
Welcome to the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program
Many foods and commercial products contain honey, and the honey is included in a variety of ways. Because the details of each manufacturing process vary, CDPH is unable to comment on the likelihood that the honey-containing food product may contain viable C. botulinum spores.
