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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning over slushy drinks that leave children unconscious – after toddler was '20 minutes from death'
EXPERTS have issued an urgent warning over popular slushy drinks that could leave children unconscious. Parents giving the icy shakes to kids as a cooling summer treat were told they may contain high amounts of a sweet syrup that's dangerous to young children. Advertisement 6 Slushy drinks could be dangerous to children under the age of seven Credit: Getty 6 Arla Agnew was rushed to hospital with hypoglycemia after drinking a Slush Puppie Credit: Supplied 6 Ted (front) and Austin Wallis (back) had glycerol intoxication syndrome after drinking slushies Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Brightly coloured slushies are a mainstay at cinemas, corner shops and theme parks - especially as temperatures ramp up. But the sweet icy drinks often contain glycerol, a sugar substitute that gives slushies their signature, semi-frozen texture. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven. It follows several incidents involving slushy drinks in recent months. Advertisement Read more on slushies A two-year-old girl was left listless and grey and "20 minutes from death" after having a slushy drink at a neighbour's birthday party, according to her gran. And two young boys became violently ill after slurping on slushies as a half term treat. Earlier this year, the — which are designed to appeal to children — were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven. Members of the food watchdog's board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children's health. Advertisement Most read in Health UK guidance previously stated that that slush ice drinks with glycerol are not recommended for children under four due to the risk of glycerol intoxication, and that those under 11 should have no more than one. Now, the FSA warned parents not to give the drinks to children under seven. Urgent warning over popular drink after toddler collapses in front of terrified mum FSA chair Professor Susan Jebb: "In the warm weather, children may be more likely to consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol, so it's important that parents and carers are aware of the risks. "As a precaution, the FSA is recommending that children under seven do not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol." Advertisement Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol - also called E422 or glycerine on some labels - as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. Consumed at high levels, glycerol can cause very low blood sugar levels and unconsciousness in young children - also known as glycerol intoxication syndrome. Dr Duane Mellor, registered dietitian and senior lecturer at Aston Medical School in Birmingham, previously told Sun Health why children - who are smaller than adults - are more at risk of drinking dangerous amounts. Advertisement "If too much glycerol is consumed too quickly and in too large a volume, it can potentially change the blood concentration," Dr Mellor said. "This can then affect the amount of fluid around the brain, leading to symptoms including confusion, dizziness, nausea and even, on occasion, loss of consciousness." Pharmacist Abbas Kanani, from Chemist Click, told Sun Health: "Glycerol may cause side effects such as nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, and headaches. "In the case of slush-ice drinks, the dangers are typically associated with very high levels of exposure and may lead to glycerol intoxication, which could cause hypoglycaemia, shock and loss of consciousness. Advertisement "The Food Standards Agency state that there are concerns about its acute effects on young children when consumed in large amounts over a short period, leaving them vulnerable to the symptoms listed above. "Whilst symptoms are usually mild, young children may suffer from headaches and sickness caused by exposure to glycerol." According to the FSA, just one 350ml drink with the highest levels of glycerol could potentially cause a problem for a four-year-old. In youngsters aged five to ten, one and a half of these drinks can have dangerous effects, if consumed quickly. Advertisement 'Protect children' FSA board members previously conducted a risk assessment of slushy ice drinks in 2023, "which was based on average body weight" estimates for children. This time, the food watchdog took a more cautious approach, taking into account that some children might have a lower than average body weight for their age. "The assessment incorporated information from recent glycerol intoxication incidents and assessed the impact of one serving of slush ice drink (350ml with 50,000mg/L glycerol) on children with a lower-than-average body weight for their age," the FSA wrote. "As children's weights vary, body weight has been converted to age to provide more practical advice for parents and businesses." Advertisement The updated advice applies to ready-to-drink slush ice drinks with glycerol in pouches and home kits containing glycerol slush concentrates. The FSA advised businesses selling slushies to add the minimum amount of glycerol needed to achieve the desired texture. It also called on businesses to share how much glycerol was being added to drinks and foods. Prof Jebb said: "We expect industry to share data on the quantity of glycerol in their products to inform our future work. Advertisement "Meanwhile, there are immediate actions they can take that can help protect children and reduce the risk from these products. "For example, retailers should limit cup sizes and should not offer free refill promotions to children under 10." 6 Arla had a drink from a countertop Slush Puppie machine Credit: Supplied 6 The tot was rushed to hospital hours later Credit: Supplied Advertisement 6 Roxy Wallis, 36, with her sons, who became violently ill after having the frozen drinks Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Arla Agnew, two, was left falling in and out of consciousness after enjoying the popular frozen treat at a neighbour's birthday party. Arla's gran, Stacey, 39, told "The doctor said to us if we had been another 20 minutes it could have been so different. We were absolutely devastated," the gran added. Advertisement Meanwhile, mum Roxy Wallis, 36, said her two sons "My middle child felt sick, dizzy, and incredibly pale. By the time we reached the ticket machine, he had vomited everywhere. "At this point, my oldest son looked pale and felt sick but wasn't as bad - he was a bit bigger than his brother.' Abbas shared advice for parents in the event that their child suffers a reaction after drinking a slushy. Advertisement "If you suspect intoxication from a slushie drink and your child is experiencing any symptoms, even if they are mild, seek immediate medical attention. "This is important so that your child can be assessed and any serious reactions can be ruled out."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Urgent warning over slushy drinks that leave children unconscious – after toddler was '20 minutes from death'
EXPERTS have issued an urgent warning over popular slushy drinks that could leave children unconscious. Parents giving the icy shakes to kids as a cooling summer treat were told they may contain high amounts of a sweet syrup that's dangerous to young children. 6 Slushy drinks could be dangerous to children under the age of seven Credit: Getty 6 Arla Agnew was rushed to hospital with hypoglycemia after drinking a Slush Puppie Credit: Supplied 6 Ted (front) and Austin Wallis (back) had glycerol intoxication syndrome after drinking slushies Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Brightly coloured slushies are a mainstay at cinemas, corner shops and theme parks - especially as temperatures ramp up. But the sweet icy drinks often contain glycerol, a sugar substitute that gives slushies their signature, semi-frozen texture. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven. It follows several incidents involving slushy drinks in recent months. A two-year-old girl was left listless and grey and "20 minutes from death" after having a slushy drink at a neighbour's birthday party, according to her gran. And two young boys became violently ill after slurping on slushies as a half term treat. Earlier this year, the brightly-coloured drinks — which are designed to appeal to children — were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven. Members of the food watchdog's board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children's health. UK guidance previously stated that that slush ice drinks with glycerol are not recommended for children under four due to the risk of glycerol intoxication, and that those under 11 should have no more than one. Now, the FSA warned parents not to give the drinks to children under seven. Urgent warning over popular drink after toddler collapses in front of terrified mum FSA chair Professor Susan Jebb: "In the warm weather, children may be more likely to consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol, so it's important that parents and carers are aware of the risks. "As a precaution, the FSA is recommending that children under seven do not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol." Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol - also called E422 or glycerine on some labels - as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. Consumed at high levels, glycerol can cause very low blood sugar levels and unconsciousness in young children - also known as glycerol intoxication syndrome. Dr Duane Mellor, registered dietitian and senior lecturer at Aston Medical School in Birmingham, previously told Sun Health why children - who are smaller than adults - are more at risk of drinking dangerous amounts. "If too much glycerol is consumed too quickly and in too large a volume, it can potentially change the blood concentration," Dr Mellor said. "This can then affect the amount of fluid around the brain, leading to symptoms including confusion, dizziness, nausea and even, on occasion, loss of consciousness." Pharmacist Abbas Kanani, from Chemist Click, told Sun Health: "Glycerol may cause side effects such as nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, and headaches. "In the case of slush-ice drinks, the dangers are typically associated with very high levels of exposure and may lead to glycerol intoxication, which could cause hypoglycaemia, shock and loss of consciousness. "The Food Standards Agency state that there are concerns about its acute effects on young children when consumed in large amounts over a short period, leaving them vulnerable to the symptoms listed above. "Whilst symptoms are usually mild, young children may suffer from headaches and sickness caused by exposure to glycerol." According to the FSA, just one 350ml drink with the highest levels of glycerol could potentially cause a problem for a four-year-old. In youngsters aged five to ten, one and a half of these drinks can have dangerous effects, if consumed quickly. 'Protect children' FSA board members previously conducted a risk assessment of slushy ice drinks in 2023, "which was based on average body weight" estimates for children. This time, the food watchdog took a more cautious approach, taking into account that some children might have a lower than average body weight for their age. "The assessment incorporated information from recent glycerol intoxication incidents and assessed the impact of one serving of slush ice drink (350ml with 50,000mg/L glycerol) on children with a lower-than-average body weight for their age," the FSA wrote. "As children's weights vary, body weight has been converted to age to provide more practical advice for parents and businesses." The updated advice applies to ready-to-drink slush ice drinks with glycerol in pouches and home kits containing glycerol slush concentrates. The FSA advised businesses selling slushies to add the minimum amount of glycerol needed to achieve the desired texture. It also called on businesses to share how much glycerol was being added to drinks and foods. Prof Jebb said: "We expect industry to share data on the quantity of glycerol in their products to inform our future work. "Meanwhile, there are immediate actions they can take that can help protect children and reduce the risk from these products. "For example, retailers should limit cup sizes and should not offer free refill promotions to children under 10." 6 Arla had a drink from a countertop Slush Puppie machine Credit: Supplied 6 The tot was rushed to hospital hours later Credit: Supplied 6 Roxy Wallis, 36, with her sons, who became violently ill after having the frozen drinks Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Arla Agnew, two, was left falling in and out of consciousness after enjoying the popular frozen treat at a neighbour's birthday party. Arla's gran, Stacey, 39, told The Scottish Sun that they youngster became "limp and lifeless" in the hours after consuming the drink and was rushed to hospital, where it was found her blood sugar levels were dangerously low. "The doctor said to us if we had been another 20 minutes it could have been so different. We were absolutely devastated," the gran added. Meanwhile, mum Roxy Wallis, 36, said her two sons fell violently ill minutes after drinking slushies. "My middle child felt sick, dizzy, and incredibly pale. By the time we reached the ticket machine, he had vomited everywhere. "At this point, my oldest son looked pale and felt sick but wasn't as bad - he was a bit bigger than his brother.' Abbas shared advice for parents in the event that their child suffers a reaction after drinking a slushy. "If you suspect intoxication from a slushie drink and your child is experiencing any symptoms, even if they are mild, seek immediate medical attention. "This is important so that your child can be assessed and any serious reactions can be ruled out."
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Tucker Carlson And Ted Cruz Interview Clip Reactions
As a woman who lives in Texas, I love nothing more than when Ted Cruz has his ass handed to him. But I was shocked that the most recent person to do it was none other than Tucker Carlson?!?! ICYMI, there's an interview clip of Ted and Tucker going mega viral on social media while discussing the Israel-Iran conflict. Highly recommend watching if you haven't already, but there are two key moments: Tucker calling Ted out for not knowing basic facts like the population of Iran... ...and Tucker getting Ted to backtrack on the US's involvement in Israel's bombing of Iran. Here's what people are saying: What do you think of all this? LMK in the comments below.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'Fully bald' Joel McHale reveals he underwent FOUR hair transplants
Joel McHale has undergone four $10,0000 hair transplants and admits he is "fully bald". The 53-year-old actor and comedian - who is best known for hosting The Soup and his role as Jeffrey "Jeff" Winger on the NBC sitcom Community - says the treatments he has had are "a miracle" because he lost all his hair ages ago. Appearing on the We Might Be Drunk podcast, he confirmed: "Yeah, I'm fully bald. [I've had] four transplants. "I did it way back when it was a strip. Painful. Don't do a strip. Do plucking. Now they pluck it from the whole back section, and it's a miracle. "You're still going bald, so that hair is still falling out, but the hair that you put there is growing, but you'll still thin, because the hair that was going to fall out is going to fall out." On the recovery process, he added: "They send you home with Tylenol. If you shave your head, it goes faster." He's hopeful there is going to be a pill to cure baldness, adding: "They are still trying to unlock the DNA but they thought that would be solved 15 years ago." Joel recently revealed a Community movie is in the works. He starred as a suspended lawyer who attends a community college in the NBC sitcom - which originally ran from 2009 until 2014 - and, in April, he revealed the budget had been put in place for a big-screen adaptation. He told Us Weekly: "We are going to make the movie and we have the money. "We are funded. That is the hardest thing to get made, or get to get done, and we have got that done. It's come down to scheduling. And so, I think it'll be done by — I think it'll shoot at some point this year. Probably in the autumn. That's my prediction and that's also my hope." Last year, the Ted star - who appeared alongside the likes of Donald Glover, Alison Brie and Yvette Nicole Brown in the sticom - explained that any delay in the movie's development was down to him and his hectic schedule. He said: "If it's anybody's fault, it's my schedule on this one. It's not [Donald's] at all. He was available. … We love Donald. You can fully blame my schedule."
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Phone 3 is big news from Nothing so wait for now and let the chips fall where they may
People, they care about Nothing. It is weird but true how a smartphone brand can elicit a response with their slightest move, even today, when clearly there are other pressing matters that perhaps need more attention. Everywhere you go, it feels like the world is at war, or at some crossroad substantial enough to change the course of human life as we know optimists will say, isn't it a good thing if something helps lessen the blow, so you can hit pause and feel some joy? Absolutely. Bring it on. It is tragic, but life can also be beautiful sometimes. Different people find happiness in different things. Some find it in discussing tech, the latest gadgets, smartphones, what have you. But some people also like to assume remarkable as humans are and can be, some of us are in the habit of expecting the worst from things and people without getting to know them first. When something or someone isn't up their alley of thought and expectations, you'll see them getting hassled for no rhyme or reason. It's a perception thing. Sometimes, people also like to follow the herd, aligning their thoughts and expectations with what would appear as a consensus in life or on social There is no right or wrong here, but to all those people, I say, go watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV Plus and if you can't for some reason, go watch this one specific scene where the protagonist – who is an American football coach hired to manage a British soccer team – talks about being curious, not judgemental, while playing a game of darts in a setting where he seems quite out of place. You can find it on YouTube. Now, Ted – or rather, the makers of the show – did not coin the phrase, but I mean, that hardly matters in this bigger takeaway is that you should not be judgemental. But be curious. The world at large was curious as long as the Phone 3 was just an idea. There were hopes and expectations that it would look a certain way and have a particular type of hardware set because Nothing threw a curveball that it was making a true flagship, its first ever. It did not – and this is important – share any other details though. Brands do need to build hype and make people excited about their products. It is the same for as we approach D-Day – the Phone 3 will officially break cover on July 1 – it has started revealing more of the biggest updates are: there will be no glyph lights (but something else instead) and it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. Based on this data, people hugely invested in these things, have started to paint a picture of what this upcoming phone could look like. That is okay. They are curious. If anything, it helps Nothing's cause. Not many brands can create this level of engagement what's perplexing is how some are judging it solely based on one spec – the chip – even before the Phone 3 has started shipping. They've not even seen it yet and already formed an opinion. One user on X called it a 'robbery', given the phone is confirmed to cost around 800 Euros. It won't be cheap, at least in Europe, but to liken it to being overpriced just because it has a certain chip is premature and a bit harsh. To be fair, Nothing never promised anything. Not Snapdragon 8 Elite, not Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – nothing. So, technically, it didn't break any rules. If you were expecting something different, it is your problem. Deal with it. Okay, maybe that was harsh, too. My apologies if I was out of here's the thing. The smartphone market is full of choices. Even at the higher end, there are a bunch of options. Not all are alike. And specifically, not all phones have the fastest chip in the world. The Pixel 9 series is one of the biggest outliers where, even though Google has used a chip which is based on older Samsung Exynos tech, it performs brilliantly in day-to-day. It, too, received a lot of flak at the beginning. Some criticise Google, even to Apple, the iPhone 16 has a chip which is technically not as fast as the pro variant it puts inside the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models. If anything, these examples should make you feel pumped up about what Nothing could do with the Phone 3 given its fantastic track record with software. Not judge it, but be a little curious about how a small startup from London with a former OnePlus co-founder at the helm, is taking on the biggies. We all love a good underdog story and here's one that is ripe with possibilities. There's a 50-50 chance that it might fail, but do you ever wonder – what if it wins? Now that will be In
