King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus.
Botulism Blog
Surveillance & Analysis on Botulism News & Outbreaks
The Botulism Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and developments related to botulism outbreaks and food safety incidents. It covers investigations, recalls, and litigation involving contaminated food products such as infant formula, fish, and beverages linked to botulism poisoning. The blog reports on public health responses, regulatory actions, and ongoing legal cases representing victims of foodborne botulism. It also discusses the medical and legal implications of botulism outbreaks, including symptoms, treatment, and compensation claims. The content is aimed at informing affected individuals and legal professionals about botulism-related food safety law and litigation.
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Washington man dies of botulism from home-canned food
By Bill Marler
This past weekend, a Grays Harbor County man aged 55-65 passed away from a probable cause of botulism. No further information on the deceased is available. Confirmation of the cause of death is pending confirmatory test results.
Grays Harbor County…
Zesty Sweet Peppers recalled due to Botulism Risk
By Bill Marler
Soul Cedar Farm of Quilcene, WA is voluntarily recalling all batches of shelf-stable Zesty Sweet Peppers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin, which can cause life- threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not…
Argentina Botulism – Two Cases
By Bill Marler
Two women have been hospitalized for botulism, including one in serious condition, according to a La Voz report.The patients ate matambre (Argentian flank steak) and Russian salad delivered from a traditional restaurant in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Boedo.…
Botulism in Argentina and Ukraine in 2021
By Bill Marler
Foodborne botulism has been linked to two deaths in an Argentinian province.
The Ministry of Public Health in Misiones reported the two fatalities and at least four other cases occurred this past week in the village of Andresito.
The four…
FSIS quiet on possible Botulism Outbreak linked to canned soup
By Bill Marler
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of botulism poisoning, but few details are available.
Canned soup is a suspect food, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
No other details have been released by the FSIS. No…
Botulism Lawsuit Filed
By Bill Marler
On January 19, 2021, Larry Wells purchased a two-container package of Kettle Cuisine brand clam chowder at the Sam’s Club located on New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. As was his usual practice, he stored the two containers in his…
More Beans recall due to Botulism
By Bill Marler
Randall Foods, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio is recalling all its Randall-brand beans because of manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk. The recall includes the following products:
Brand
Description
UPC
Batch/Lot Numbers
“Best By” Date
Randall
RANDALL GREAT
…
Beans Recalled over Botulism risk
By Bill Marler
Faribault Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 15 ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 ounce cans of O Organic Brand Black Beans and 15 ounce cans of O Organic Brand Chili Beans because the cans may have a compromised…
What to know about Botulism
By Bill Marler
Botulism is a life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium—Clostridium botulinum.
Foodborne botulism is the type that is typically associated with classic botulism symptoms; it is caused…