Do not give your baby honey or food with honey until he is at least 12 months old. Honey can contain spores of a toxic bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Cooking and pasteurization don't always kill these hardy spores.
The bacteria can grow in the intestines and cause infant botulism, a food-borne illness that is rare but can be fatal, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. The symptoms of infant botulism include constipation followed by weakness, loss of appetite, irritability, and a weak cry.
However, it is safe for adults to take honey as adults have the immunity and a matured digestive system.
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