Javier's mother-in-law wants to give her 8-month-old grandson some fruit that is sweetened with honey for dessert. Javier points out that he cannot have honey. Why should children under one year of age avoid honey?

Question

Multiple Choice
Honey can contain Listeria monocytogenes that can cause listeriosis in young children with immature immune systems.
Honey can contain botulism spores that can cause botulism in young children with immature immune systems.
Honey can contain Salmonella bacteria that can cause Salmonella infection in young children with immature immune systems.
Honey can contain prions that can cause foot-and-mouth disease in young children with immature immune systems.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Honey can contain botulism spores that can cause botulism in young children with immature immune systems.

Infants under one year of age are at risk for infant botulism because their digestive systems are still developing and may not be able to handle the spores that can be present in honey.