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My 7months daughter's soother accidentally fell into bowl of raw honey should washing it with dish liquid is enough i read that honey has botulism spore can washing with dishwashing liquid by hand is enough i hv no access to dishwasher?

Q: my 7months daughter's soother accidentally fell into bowl of raw honey should washing it with dish liquid is enough i read that honey has botulism spore can washing with dishwashing liquid by hand is enough i hv no access to dishwasher?

: Washing the pacifier well either by hand with hot water and dish detergent or dishwasher should be fine.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Washing the pacifier well either by hand with hot water and dish detergent or dishwasher should be fine.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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A member asked:

My 7months daughter's soother accidentally fell into bowl of raw honey should washing it with dish liquid is enough i read that honey has botulism spore can washing with dishwashing liquid by hand is enough i hv no access to dishwasher?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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