Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds
A popular summertime treat could contain hidden dangers to kids’ health, a new study cautions. Researchers at University College Dublin conducted a review of 21 children who became ill between 2009 and 2024 after consuming a “slush ice drink.
At Least 21 Children Hospitalized After Drinking Slushies with Common — and Legal — Ingredient, Study Finds
The Archives of Disease in Children reported that 21 children aged 2-6 were sent to hospitals unconscious in the U.K. and Ireland after becoming 'acutely unwell' from consuming slushies from 2009 through 2024.
Children under eight should ‘avoid consuming slushy drinks’ after spate of hospitalisations
They added: “Clinicians and parents should be alert to the phenomenon, and public health bodies should ensure clear messaging regarding the fact that younger children, especially those under eight years of age, should avoid slush ice drinks containing glycerol.”
Kids should be BANNED from drinking slushy drinks – over ‘toxic ingredient linked to dangerous syndrome’
AN urgent warning has been issued over slushy drinks in the UK after 21 children were hospitalised. Children under the age of eight should avoid consuming slush ice drinks containing the
Glycerol intoxication symptoms as slushy ingredient found to cause illness in children
The study, which was published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood on Tuesday (March 11) found a link between drinking slushies and glycerol intoxication syndrome, whi
Doctors call for under eight slushie ban as children taken to hospital unconscious after drinking them
Health experts have called for a ban on slushies for children under eight in the UK following new research into glycerol intoxication syndrome.
Popular icy drink might pose health risks to children, study says
As such, the researchers in the study recommend keeping slushies away from young children in order to prevent the aforementioned adverse health effects. Specifically, children under the age of 5 shouldn’t have them at all while those who are 11 or younger should have no more than one.
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Children should completely avoid "slushy" ice drinks containing glycerol, which can make them very ill, until they are at least eight years old, say researchers calling for official health advice to change.
Why children under eight shouldn’t have slush puppy drinks
Children under the age of eight years old should not consume slush puppy drinks consuming glycerol, a new study has stated.
Slushy Drinks May Contain An Ingredient That Can Make Kids Really Sick
They might seem like a harmless, nostalgic summer treat, but a little-known ingredient in some frozen slushies can pose a serious health risk for some kids. In a new study, experts review 21 cases of children who became unwell after consuming these products and ask whether the time is right to update public health guidance,
Should Kids Really Stop Drinking Slushies? Here's What A GP Says
Is the FSA thinking of changing its guidelines about slushies? The FSA’s director of policy, Rebecca Sudworth, says the ...
Glycerol intoxication syndrome: Public health advice on slush ice drinks may need revision
Public health advice on the safe consumption of glycerol-containing slush ice drinks, also known as slushees, may need ...
Doctors Just Discovered A Dangerous Syndrome Linked To Slushies
Some new research breaks down cases of glycerol intoxication syndrome in children after consuming slushies. Here's what ...
Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn
Children 7 and younger suffered a sudden sharp drop in blood sugar, reduced consciousness and a build-up of acid in their blood within an hour of downing slushies containing glycerol, researchers ...