The FSA has asked retailers to support its advice by not offering free refills to children aged under 10. It has also reminded manufacturers of slush ice drink concentrates to use only the minimum ...

FSA Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Robin May said: "As we head into the summer holidays, we want parents to be aware of the potential risks associated with slush ice drinks containing ...

Urgent medical attention should be sought by calling 999 if a child becomes drowsy or confused. The advice also applies to ready-to-drink slush ice drinks with glycerol in pouches and home kits ...

Children under the age of seven should not drink slush ice drinks or “slushies” containing glycerol because they can pose a serious health risk, the food safety watchdog has warned.