These are the main reasons why infants aren't allowed to consume the syrup.
    1. Raw honey is not pasteurized and as such should not be given to babies.
    2. Raw honey can contain spores of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria is especially harmful to babies or children under the age of one. It may cause botulism poisoning, which results in life-threatening paralysis ( 26 , 27 ). However, botulism is very rare among healthy adults and older children.
    3. The phytonutrients in honey are responsible for its antioxidant properties, as well as its antibacterial and antifungal power. They're also thought to be the reason raw honey has shown immune-boosting and anticancer benefits. Heavy processing destroys these valuable nutrients.
    4. With pure honey, no additional ingredients, such as sugar, corn syrup, or artificial or natural flavouring have been added. ... But pure honey is not raw, unfiltered honey unless it categorically states that on the label. Unless you see the term “raw honey” on a label, you can assume that it's been processed: heated.
    5. To make sure you are buying raw honey, look at the label. It should say “100% raw” or “unpasteurized”. Words like “organic” and “pure” do not indicate that the honey was unheated. If the label passed the test, look at the product more closely.
    6. Research has shown that raw honey can kill unwanted bacteria and fungus. It naturally contains hydrogen peroxide, an antiseptic. Its effectiveness as an antibacterial or antifungal varies depending on the honey, but it's clearly more than a folk remedy for these kinds of infections. (Fights infections, heals wounds)