US EditionFSA Warns Parents of Popular Summer Drink 'Not Suitable' for Young Children
- In March, 21 children aged two to seven were hospitalized within an hour after consuming slush ice drinks containing glycerol in the UK.
- This event led the Food Standards Agency to update its guidance, advising that slush ice drinks containing glycerol should be avoided by children younger than seven years old.
- Glycerol acts as a sugar substitute and prevents slush drinks from freezing, but it can cause hypoglycemia and unconsciousness if consumed in sufficient quantities by young children.
- FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb highlighted that during warmer periods, children tend to drink slushies with glycerol more frequently, and therefore, parents and caregivers should be informed about the potential health risks involved.
- As a result, the FSA recommends that children under seven avoid these drinks, urges businesses to limit glycerol to necessary amounts, and calls for clear communication to protect young children.
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Parents warned of subtle signs child having dangerous reaction to summer treat - The Mirror
After the Food Standards Agency said children under seven should not consume slush ice drinks which contain glycerol, parents have been warned of the symptoms to look out for
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When the heat arrives, some refreshments particularly appeal to the younger ones. Easy to consume, sweet and colourful, these products have become a must in the summers. Their popularity continues to grow, especially among children who love it on sunny days. Yet, a drink often present in children's hands could hide an unsuspecting danger according to L'Internaute. In recent years, granite-related poisonings in children have been reported, leadin…
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