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Health officials warn a common additive in slushy drinks may cause serious harm in young children.
Experts say a 350ml drink could push a four-year-old into trouble, with risk rising for older kids consuming multiple servings quickly.
UK food safety regulators advise limiting glycerol-containing slushies for children and call for clear messaging.
Glycerol’s effects are more pronounced in children due to their smaller bodies and rapid absorption of water and sugar.
Authorities cite reported cases of children hospitalised after consuming slushies with glycerol.
Researchers say transparency on glycerol concentration in drinks is lacking, complicating safe-dose estimates.
Some brands have already removed glycerol from recipes in response to guidance.
Experts urge clinicians and parents to stay alert and communicate safety messaging clearly.
Parent Victoria Anderson shared a case of her three-year-old’s near-fatal reaction after a slushy.

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ASDA recalls Exceptional by ASDA Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes after possible plastic and metal contamination.
Affected use-by dates run from May 1 to May 5, 2026, per the Food Standards Agency notice.
Customers should not eat the product and should return it to the store for a full refund.
The Food Standards Agency is coordinating the recall and issuing safety guidance.
Possible contamination sources include machinery wear, broken equipment, or human error.
Metal detectors may fail to catch contaminated products leading to consumer exposure.
The recall notes potential health risks including choking and digestive issues from contaminants.
ASDA has removed the product from shelves and posted recall notices in stores.
The recall focuses on a specific 290g pack size of cod fishcakes.
FSA guidance emphasizes returning the product for a full refund rather than disposal.

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