CORRECT ANSWER:

A) Clostridium botulisum.

MORE INFO: 

• Babies digestive system is still immature.
• A child under 12 months should not be fed honey as Clostridium botulinum spores (botulism) may develop in the infant’s intestines.
• This can be fatal to a baby.
• After 12 months children usually have the microorganism that helps prevent clostridium botulisum. from growing (Reference: Babycenter)
• Link to another pediatric question 

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