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Honey From New Zealand
Low concern
Honey is a natural sweetener (~80% sugars). Per FDA and AAP, honey should NOT be given to infants under 12 months due to risk of infant botulism.
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What it is
Honey produced by bees (Apis mellifera) in New Zealand, often Manuka or multifloral.
Natural sweetener and flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- Infant botulism risk for children under 1 year
- High sugar content
- Possible adulteration
What regulators actually say
"Children younger than 12 months should not be given honey... it can contain Clostridium botulinum spores."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Recognized as a food; FDA guidance on honey labeling
European Union — EFSA
Defined under EU Honey Directive 2001/110/EC
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