Slushies unsafe for children under seven, food watchdog warns (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

10 comments fedilink hide all child comments

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The government watchdog said slushed ice drinks containing glycerol - a type of sweetener - were unsafe for young children, and consumption of them should be limited for children aged between seven and 10.

this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2025

42 points (97.7% liked)

Public Health

969 readers

2 users here now

For issues concerning:

Public Health
Global Health
Health Systems & Policy
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
etc.

🩺 This community has a broader scope so please feel free to discuss. When it may not be clear, leave a comment talking about why something is important.

Related Communities

Medical Community Hub
Medicine
Medicine Canada
Premed
Premed Canada
Public Health (📍)

See the pinned post in the Medical Community Hub for links and descriptions. link ([email protected])

Rules

Given the inherent intersection that these topics have with politics, we encourage thoughtful discussions while also adhering to the mander.xyz instance guidelines.

Try to focus on the scientific aspects and refrain from making overly partisan or inflammatory content

Our aim is to foster a respectful environment where we can delve into the scientific foundations of these topics. Thank you!

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]