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Slushies unsafe for children under seven, food watchdog warns (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[โ€“] higgsboson@dubvee.org 10 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

The government watchdog said slushed ice drinks containing glycerol - a type of sweetener - were unsafe for young children, and consumption of them should be limited for children aged between seven and 10.