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Acacia Honey
Low concern
Acacia honey is a natural sweetener composed primarily of fructose and glucose. Like all honey, it should not be given to infants under 12 months due to the risk of infant botulism from Clostridium botulinum spores.
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What it is
Honey produced by bees from the nectar of Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust) flowers.
Natural sweetener.
Why it's flagged
- Risk of infant botulism in children <12 months
- Counts as added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Do not feed honey to children younger than 12 months. Honey can contain the bacteria that cause infant botulism."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; FDA advises against giving honey to infants under 12 months
European Union — EFSA
Standard food (Council Directive 2001/110/EC on honey)
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