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Should children avoid slushies?

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has said that children aged 10 and under should not c...

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16.55 26 May 2026


Should children avoid slushies?


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16.55 26 May 2026


The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has said that children aged 10 and under should not consume slush ice drinks.

These slushy drinks contain an EU-approved additive called Glycerol, that can cause headaches, nausea and vomiting in younger children.

Ciara Doherty is joined to discuss this by Coru registered Dietician and Lecturer in Nutrition at SETU Waterford, Aoife Hearne...


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