The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that a 6-month-old Adachi Ward boy died of infant botulism after his family gave him honey.
According to the metro government, it is the first death caused by infant botulism reported in Japan since
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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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Minnesota Dry Fish Botulism Recall
By Bill Marler
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for dried fish from a St. Paul market due to concerns about botulism.
The MDA said Friday that dried, uneviscerated fish sold from Shwe Karen Market has the potential to…
Botulism Risk – Baby Food in Canada
By Bill Marler
The recall of one brand of PC Organics baby food Feb. 3 has been expanded to all varieties of the brand as of Feb. 8.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the voluntary recall by Loblaw is due to risk…
Lizard Fish Recalled
By Bill Marler
Mackerel Recalled over Botulism Risk
By Bill Marler
Phil-am Trading, Inc. of Jersey City, NJ is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the…
Mackerel Recalled due to Botulism
By Bill Marler
Botulism Risk on Island Soups Company
By Bill Marler
FDA advises consumers to discard any soup products from Island Soups Company, Inc. of New York with Best Before dates between July 2015 and June 2018 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that causes botulism.…
Botulism Outbreak at Mississippi Prison
By Bill Marler
Canned Goods Likely Cause of Washington Botulism Deaths
By Bill Marler
The Washington State Public Health Laboratory confirmed botulism was the cause of two deaths in Grant County earlier in February. The deaths were announced on Feb. 19th by the Grant County Health District (GCHD) and said they were likely caused by…
Canned food may be behind the recent deaths of two people in Grant County Washington
By Bill Marler
Heath officials are investigating the death of two people that was likely caused by botulism. Leaders at the Grant County Health District (GCHD) said it is still early in the investigation but the suspected source is home-canned food, though it…