Vignette #2 Sue is the mother of a 2-year-old named Tara. Sue wants to protect Tara from pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful contaminants on the food she serves her daughter. She is committed to only purchasing organic foods and preparing them in a healthy manner. What recommendations would you make to Sue?
Sue's brother, Manuel, tells her that she should also be concerned about foodborne illness from botulism, and that she should not feed Tara what food to avoid this?

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Honey can contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism in infants. It is recommended that infants under 1 year old should not consume honey. It is also advisable for Sue to properly wash all fruits and vegetables, cook meat and eggs thoroughly, and practice good food safety to prevent foodborne illness.

Vignette #2 Sue Is the Mother of a 2-Year-Old Named