'Slushie' Ban for Children Considered Because of Potential Health Impacts - 15/06/2026

A potential ban on slushie drinks for children is under consideration following fresh warnings from food safety experts about the risks posed by certain ingredients in the popular frozen beverages.The Food Safety Authority of Ireland recently updated its guidance after a new risk assessment by European regulators raised concerns about the additive glycerol, which is commonly used in slushies to maintain their icy texture. Health experts say consuming high levels of the ingredient can pose health risks for younger children, particularly those aged 10 and under.Fianna Fáil TD Pádraig O'Sullivan has been raising the matter in the Dáil and joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.