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Foodborne botulism suspected in two children
By News Desk
Two girls, aged four and six, have contracted botulism in the Brazilian state of Paraná. Both cases were hospitalized but have now been discharged following treatment. Foodborne botulism, caused by…
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Researchers find possible antidote for paralysis in botulism cases
By News Desk
A compound that strongly inhibits botulinum neurotoxin has been identified by researchers. The compound - called nitrophenyl psoralen (NPP) - could be used as a treatment to reduce paralysis induced…
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Botulism strikes 4 infants; FDA warns parents against using honey on pacifiers
By Coral Beach
Health officials say four infants in Texas have developed botulism poisoning after consuming honey. The children, all less than a year old, had all been given pacifiers containing honey before…
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FDA cites botulism risk at seafood plant, filthy conditions at condiment plant
By News Desk
The FDA recently sent warning letters to officials with a seafood processing plant in Brooklyn, NY, and a company in Puerto Rico that makes seasoning mixes for shipment to the…
Botulism Blog
Botulism Risk in LA Heroin
By Bill Marler
Los Angeles County officials have detective three new cases of suspected botulism associated with the use of black tar heroin. Three more cases were discovered in June, the Los Angeles…
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Kraft Heinz Co. recalls Taco Bell cheese sauce for botulism risk
By News Desk
[caption id="attachment_152791" align="alignright" width="406"] Product photos provided by Kraft Heinz Food Co.[/caption] The Kraft Heinz Food Co. is recalling what is likely more than 100,000 jars of cheese dip from…
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Boiling during home canning won’t prevent botulism poisoning
People across the country are gearing up for home canning in efforts to preserve summer flavors for year-round enjoyment. Consequently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now reminding the public that knowing how…
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Botulism risk prompts recall of Canadian smoked salmon
By News Desk
Canadian officials are urging consumers to watch for signs of botulism poisoning if they have eaten certain Four Seasons Marketplace brand smoked salmon products. Inspection activities prompted a recall of…
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Smoked Wild Coho Salmon recalled for botulism risk
By News Desk
Saber Co. of Anacortes, WA, is recalling more than 1,200 units of their "Gerard & Dominique Seafoods" brand Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox from the marketplace, urging consumers to not eat…
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Listeria, botulism risks trigger recalls of OC Raw Dog pet food
By News Desk
OC Raw Dog LLC is recalling freeze-dried sardines because they were determined by the Food and Drug Administration to exceed the agency’s size restriction guideline for uneviscerated fish. Uneviscerated, salt-cured,…