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Hummus is a Botulism Risk
By Bill Marler
Two cases of foodborne botulism linked to hummus have been confirmed by Argentinian health authorities. The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported that an investigation confirmed…
Food Safety News
Trends and advertising claims don’t mean countertop cookers are safe
By Coral Beach
If you’re considering picking up some of those electric pressure cookers at early summer garage sales thinking they’d be a handy, easy way to put up small batches of fresh…
Food Safety News
Botulism cases linked to hummus in Argentina
By News Desk
Two cases of foodborne botulism linked to hummus have been confirmed by Argentinian health authorities. The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported that an investigation confirmed…
Food Safety News
Acidic foods risk botulism and so do North Dakota lawmakers
By Dan Flynn
North Dakota lawmakers last week had a choice to make. Either fix their 2-year-old cottage food law or risk some botulism once in a while. In the name of “food freedom,” the…
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Badly Canned Peas lead to Botulism Illness in Three
By Bill Marler
Three women who were hospitalized with botulism last year in New York City were sickened after eating potato salad containing improperly home-canned peas, an investigation found. The women survived, but…
Food Safety News
Smoked silver salmon in jars recalled over botulism fears
By News Desk
Wasilla, AK-based Smoked Alaska Seafoods Inc. has recalled all jars and cans of Smoked Silver Salmon in 6.5 oz. containers with the production code of AL81111133 on the bottom of…
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Smoke Salmon Recalled over Botulism Fears
By Bill Marler
Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. of Wasilla, AK is recalling all jars and cans of Smoked Silver Salmon in 6.5 oz. containers with the production code of AL81111133 on the bottom…
Food Safety News
Potential for botulism prompts company to recall ‘natural’ baby and toddler foods
By News Desk
Two new mothers who founded a baby food company in 2018 are recalling 11 products because Canadian inspectors found they could permit growth of the bacteria that causes botulism. There…
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Fermented beluga whale flipper causes Botulism Death
By Bill Marler
State health officials said they are investigating a man’s death and illnesses of four others possibly related to botulism following a New Year’s Day dinner in Nome where fermented beluga…
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Norwegian fish dish linked to botulism case
A traditional Norwegian fish dish has been recalled due to a link with a case of botulism. Torpet Fiskeoppdrettsanlegg AS recalled rakfisk due to suspicions that consumption can cause botulism.…