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By Rheana Murray
Remind parents: Do not feed babies with honey.
The FDA has just issued a safety alert reminding parents not to feed children under a honey, including lollipops.
Texas health services warned Friday that four infants had been hospitalized for botulism after using lollipops containing honey. Lollipops came from Mexico, but similar items are available from US retailers and online, according to the FDA.
Botulism, which is rare but potentially fatal, is a serious disease caused by botulinum toxin, which can cause breathing difficulties, difficulty speaking or swallowing, facial weakness and paralysis.
According to the Texas Department of Health, symptoms usually begin with constipation in infants under 12 months of age, and may include poor nutrition or reduced sucking, loss of head control, and difficulty breathing.
Honey is known to be related to botulism in infants, but it is safe for adults and children aged at least one year old.
The FDA urges parents and caregivers not to give baby pacifiers dipped in honey or lollipops containing honey. He also called on online retailers selling such products to abandon them and said on Twitter that he was working on identifying these retailers.
"If you bought a lollipop filled with honey, stop using it and throw it away immediately," the FDA wrote on Twitter.
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