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Botulism
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Food Safety News
The importance of safe home canning: Avoiding the dangers of improper practices
By News Desk
Home canning is a cherished tradition for many, offering a way to preserve the bounty of the garden and enjoy it year-round. However, improper canning techniques can lead to serious…
Food Safety News
Botulism affects two in Germany; link to Russian product
By News Desk
A couple of people are sick in Germany with botulism after eating pickled mushrooms from Russia. The two confirmed cases were caused by botulinum neurotoxin A. They had symptom onset…
Food Safety News
Potential under-processing leads to recall of non-alcoholic drink mixes
By News Desk
Urban River Spirits, LLC is recalling Urban Spirits non-alcoholic drink mixes because the products were produced in an unlicensed and uninspected facility and are potentially under-processed. Under-processing may lead to…
Botulism Blog
Botulism strikes family near Fresno
By Bill Marler
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is actively investigating a suspected multi-person outbreak of botulism, likely related to contaminated food consumed at a family event on June 21st…
Food Safety News
Elevate Snapchill Coffee recalled in Canada over Clostridium botulinum concerns
By News Desk
Eclipse Coffee Roasters Ltd. is recalling Eclipse Coffee Roasters brands Elevate Snapchill Coffee from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. According to the Canada Food…
Food Safety News
Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food
By News Desk
Public health officials in California are investigating an outbreak of botulism infections related to family events on June 21 and 22 in Clovis, CA. Staff from the California Department of…
Food Safety News
‘Challenging’ botulism case highlighted in Australia; country reports recall information
More detail has been shared about the diagnosis of a patient who fell seriously ill after having almond milk in Australia. A 61‐year‐old man suffered severe botulism symptoms in 2023…
Food Poison Journal
Recalls Prompted by Listeria and Botulism Risks
Listeria: Harderwijk, The Netherlands, June 22, 2024* — Foppen Seafood is recalling Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz, identified by lot number 412, sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets across…
Food Safety News
Mayonnaise revealed as source of botulism outbreak
By News Desk
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have blamed contaminated mayonnaise for causing an outbreak of botulism. The Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing provided an update over the weekend on the…
Marler Blog
Saudi Botulism Outbreak linked to “Bon Tum” mayonnaise served a Hamburgini Restaurants
By Bill Marler
According to Saudi Arabian press reports, Saudi authorities on Saturday announced that the source of an outbreak of botulism that has sickened at least 75 people and killing one has…