Honey contains C. botulinum bacteria, which can produce a toxin in a baby's large intestine, leading to a rare but serious illness known as "infant botulism." Following is a transcript of the video.
A third infant nearby also contracted botulism last August. Local and state health officials said there is no public health emergency. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter ...
Honey contains C. botulinum bacteria, which can produce a toxin in a baby's large intestine, leading to a rare but serious illness known as "infant botulism." Following is a transcript of the video.
Botulinum spores, better known as botulism toxin. These spores are associated with being contained in honey. An adult is able to handle this toxin without difficulty, but in babies, the toxin can ...
In rare cases, and for reasons the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say are still a mystery, the spores may develop inside the intestines of infants. Early symptoms of botulism ...