Czech officials warn of botulism in pate; more warnings issued in Salmonella outbreak traced to noodles By Joe Whitworth on August 4, 2026 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn Public health officials in the Czech Republic have warned against eating a type of pate because of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The alert was raised following a consumer complaint about health problems after consuming pork pate with almonds.