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Children under seven should not drink slushies, watchdog warns
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 17 – The Food Standards Agency warns of nine hospitalizations from glycerol poisoning and urges limiting slush ice drinks to 350ml daily for children aged seven to ten.
- With summer holidays approaching, the FSA issued updated guidance ahead of the school summer holidays, advising that children under seven avoid glycerol-containing slushies and seven-to-ten year olds limit intake to 350ml per day.
- Glycerol, a common additive in slush ice drinks, can cause adverse health effects when consumed in large amounts, the FSA said, especially with rapid multiple servings.
- Nine children have been hospitalised for glycerol intoxication over the past three years, with symptoms such as nausea, headaches and vomiting reported among affected children.
- The Food Standards Agency asked retailers not to offer free slushie refills to under-10s, and reminded manufacturers to use only the minimum glycerol needed for the slush effect.
- Moving forward, the Food Standards Agency said it will monitor the situation carefully and update guidance, as the guidance is based on the latest scientific evidence.
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Slushies containing glycerol pose serious health risks to young children and could cause shock, very low blood sugar levels and loss of consciousness if too much is consumed.
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