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Honeycomb is generally considered safe to eat.
However, because it contains honey, it is at risk of contamination from C. botulinum spores. These are particularly harmful to pregnant women and children under 12 months of age, whose bodies are set to develop immunity against this life-threatening anaerobic bacteria.
In some cases, eating large amounts of honeycomb may cause stomach obstructions.
To minimize the risk of this happening, it may be best to avoid eating large amounts of honeycomb daily — or simply spit out the waxy cells.
Moreover, people with allergies to bee venom or pollen may want to use caution when eating honeycomb, as it may cause an allergic reaction.
It’s also important to note that despite its many potential benefits, honeycomb remains very high in sugar — so it’s best to eat it in moderation. [4]
