Slushy ice drinks could cause vomiting and headaches in children under 10, FSAI warns

The Food Safety Authority Ireland has advised that children aged four and under should not consume glycerol-containing slushies. File picture

Children aged 10 and under are being warned not to consume slushy ice drinks containing an EU-approved additive, as they could cause headaches, nausea, and vomiting.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on Tuesday issued updated advice on the drinks following the publication of a new risk assessment by its EU counterpart.