marcelinho on Nostr: This is what AI told me now: Honey can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, a ...

This is what AI told me now:

Honey can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a toxin causing infant botulism. Babies under 1 year have immature digestive systems and gut flora, so the spores can germinate in their intestines and release the toxin, leading to serious illness (muscle weakness, poor feeding, trouble breathing). Older kids and adults have gut bacteria that outcompete the spores, so it’s not a problem for them.
After a baby’s first birthday, honey is generally considered safe.