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How can not feeding an infant honey help prevent botulism?

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Spores: Infant botulism results from the ingestion of the c. Botulinum spores in the honey, and subsequent colonization of the small intestine. As the spores "hatch" the botulism bacteria grow and subsequently produce the toxin that causes botulism.

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Answered 10/1/2015

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Used lotion on hands. I have 6 month old daughter. She just licked my hands. I then saw the lotion contains honey. Is she at risk for infant botulism?

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Im scared of infant botulism. If Im nursing my baby and eat something before with honey, if its accidentally on my hands or lips. I read online the incubation period for botulism is 18-36 hours and some websites say 3-30 days. Which is more likely?

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