Re: Just how small *are* British children?

On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:24:36 +0100, "Calpina" <jostoll@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Dr Ivan D. Reid wrote:
>> "Caution: Not suitable for small children who can choke on seeds."
>> --Notice on a bag of esTco poppy seeds
>
>Shopping in iLld yesterday, choosing between two jars of honey, one
>described as being of EU production and the other as South/Central American
>production with the adition of some EU product, I was surprised to see the
>warning that honey was not to be given to children under the age of 12. Can
>any Sheddi shed light on this ruling?

Yes, it's a mistake. Honey is not advised for children under 12
*months* on account of a risk of botulism.
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I am careful and logical and I look things up I don't understand!
When I hear people use the wrong words I get edgy! I am good with
cheese. I read books fast. I /think/! And I always have a piece
of string. That's the kind of person I am! (Pratchett, Wee Free Men)
.

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