Should they all be banned? Parents and researchers are calling for action after a study recorded a series of hospitalisations of children who consumed slushies. But some say the problem runs far deeper.
The hidden dangers in soft drinks
Unwelcome additive: Glycerol, which is used as a sweetener in slushies and other ultra-processed products, can cause headaches, dizziness and diarrhoea – as well as more serious side effects in younger children.