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Botulism
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Sardines are confirmed as a botulism source as the patient count grows
By News Desk
The number of people sick in a botulism outbreak due to contaminated sardines has grown to 15. Patients include Americans, Canadians, and people from England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland and…
Food Safety News
A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan
By News Desk
Three recently published studies have detailed foodborne botulism and Campylobacter outbreaks in Japan. The first, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, covered an outbreak of botulism in 2021 caused…
Food Safety News
Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American
By News Desk
Ten probable cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in France, according to regional health authorities. An American is believed to be among those affected and one person has died.…
Food Safety News
Botulism sickens four in Argentina; Trichinella update shared
By News Desk
Four suspected cases of foodborne botulism are under investigation in Argentina. In late August, the National Health Surveillance System was notified of the cases following a meeting at a house…
Food Safety News
Producer linked to botulism outbreak resumes operations
The company linked to a botulism outbreak in Spain has restarted production after a series of inspections. Five confirmed and four probable cases of botulism have been reported from June…
Food Safety News
Seven botulism cases linked to Spanish dish
By News Desk
Spanish health officials are investigating four confirmed and three probable foodborne botulism cases. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) said cases have occurred in several different regions.…
Food Safety News
Study shows botulism risk is higher for homemade fish product
By News Desk
The risk of foodborne botulism is still relevant when it comes to a traditional fish product in Norway, especially if it is homemade, according to scientists. A study assessed the…
Food Safety News
Six cases of botulism in Vietnam — one fatal; WHO steps in to help
By News Desk
At least six cases of botulism have been recorded in Vietnam in May, according to health officials. Three of the patients are children. The Vietnam Ministry of Health reported three…
Food Safety News
Six cases of botulism in Vietnam — one fatal; WHO steps in to help
By News Desk
At least six cases of botulism have been recorded in Vietnam in May, according to health officials. Three of the patients are children. The Vietnam Ministry of Health reported three…
Food Poison Journal
Canned Shrimp recalled over Botulism Risk
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is announcing an expansion of its February 26, 2023, voluntary recall of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. to now recall all lots…