Thank you very much for that, Fiona, this is helpful. Alexandra
On Jun 17, 2004, at 12:21 AM, Fiona Rumble wrote:
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
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