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November 19, 2018 – Lollipops filled with honey or dipped in honey should not be given to infants, the US Food and Drug Administration announced.
The agency issued the warning after receiving reports of four infants in Texas who had been hospitalized for botulism after using lollipops containing honey. Lollipops were purchased in Mexico, but similar products can be purchased online in the United States.
Botulism is a serious disease caused by a toxin produced by a bacterium that attacks the nerves of the body, causing respiratory problems, muscle paralysis and even death.
Honey may contain spores of botulism-causing bacteria, which can multiply in the infant's immature digestive system and have been associated with cases of infant botulism.
Honey should not be administered to infants under 12 months, advise the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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