Honey in COOKED foods?

[Marisa6826]

I know you're not supposed to give raw honey because of the whole botulism thing, but what about honey in something like Teddy Grahams??

-m

[KathyO]

I wouldn't worry. The botulinus spores (assuming there were any existing in the honey used) can't live in a dry cookie (they need moisture), and the botulism toxin they produce would have been destroyed in the cooking process. So you're covered from both angles.

Cheers,

KathyO

[C99]

It's fine. I actually called Poison Control a few weeks ago because I let Nathaniel eat some bread that had been made with honey. The PC lady told me that only honey served raw, out of the jar, is an issue.

[kaitlinsmommy]

Thanks for this post. I had a friend visiting last weekend who was upset that her husband had given their dd teddy grahams. I figured it was okay but am glad to have it confirmed.