Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia
incorporating the Infant Feeding Guidelines for Health Workers Endorsed 10 April 2003 © Commonwealth of Australia 2003 ISBN Print: 1864961538 Online:1864961473 The Australian dietary guidelines and Food for Health information can also be found on the internet at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/nhome.htm Infant Feeding Guidelines for Health Workers Colin Binns and Geoff Davidson IX FOODS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS OR THAT SHOULD BE USED WITH CARE HONEY Honey can contain the spores of Clostridium botulinum, and it is recommended that it not be given to children aged less than 2 years. Previously, honey was prohibited in foods for infants in Australia, but it is now permitted providing it has been treated to inactivate C. botulinum. This is indicated on the label by the term sterilised honey.1 After the age of 12 months, children are less susceptible to this bacterium.1 1. Australia New Zealand Food Authority. Food Standards Code of Australia and New Zealand. Vol. 2. Canberra: ANZFA. Hope this helps. Cheers Fiona -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.