And parents also received a list
of risky foods to avoid: hard crackers, diced or hard meat, raw vegetables and popcorn made the list.
One sure - fire way to help baby potentially develop illnesses, obesity, incur stress, or become more fussy is to give
baby risky foods or sugary caffeinated drinks instead of breastmilk or formula.
Improving education about
risky food handling behaviors would reduce the amount of foodborne illness and help improve food security around the world, according to Kansas State University research.
A new study of about 200 Australian babies has some reassuring news: Provided that
certain risky foods were avoided, babies who fed themselves solid foods were no more likely to choke than spoon - fed babies.
Although the news seems good for parents who want to try baby - led weaning, the research also turned up something concerning: Lots of babies were
given risky foods, regardless of feeding style.
And while the best way to identify
a risky food is to conduct a food challenge under controlled hospital conditions, these tests are demanding and time consuming.
If contaminated, the top 10
risky foods (as well as other types of food that did nt make the list) can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea, or much more serious problems that can result in kidney failure and death.
«Some of the most healthful and ubiquitous foods are falling in the top 10
riskiest foods,» says Sarah Klein, a staff attorney for the CSPI.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says raw milk is one of
the riskiest foods you can eat, since it can cause severe, life - threatening diseases.
Many of us do not worry about the health implications of giving our dogs a bit of chicken from time to time, but seafood seems like
a riskier food, and not too many dog food brands boast about their tuna or shrimp content.