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Botulism
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Food Poison Journal
Botulism recall for uneviscerated fish
By Bill Marler
Daiei Trading Co., Inc. of College Point NY 11356 is recalling Gourmet Family Brand Large Mouth Smelt Komochi Shishamo because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum,…
Worms & Germs Blog
Botulism from a pet reptile
By Scott Weese
I've been slow getting around to this topic, which has been covered elsewhere (on Barfblog), but it's an interesting report and one that's still worth discussing. The report from Ireland…
Botulism Blog
Botulism Risk – Pacific American Fish Recall
Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC (23-28G) Wild, Pack 4/20TR, Lots 202885-2 & 201011-3, Master Carton information. Based on FDA Import Alert,…
Food Safety News
California Company Recalls Imported Frozen Fish
By News Desk
A California company is recalling imported frozen fish--Shishamo Roe Capelin--because of its potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.The recall by Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, CA was prompted…
Food Safety News
Frozen Fish Recalled in New York City
By News Desk
A New York City company is recalling frozen fish from China because of the potential that it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause botulism.Hua Shing International…
Marler Blog
Everything you always wanted to know about food poisoning but were afraid to ask
By Bill Marler
With nearly two decades of foodborne illness litigation behind us, tens of thousand of clients and hundreds of experts involved in those cases, we have developed what I hope is…
Botulism Blog
So, What the Heck is Botulism?
Q: I read that there have been cases of botulism in Pennsylvania. Isn't this a third world disease? A: Although botulism is a rare condition in the United States --…
Botulism Blog
Mama Rose’s Gourmet Foods Recalls Cilantro Con Queso, Garlic Con Queso, Viper Venom Con Queso and Hopi Corn Salsa Because of Possible Health Risk
Mama Rose's Gourmet Foods of Phoenix, AZ is voluntarily recalling Cilantro Con Queso, Garlic Con Queso, Viper Venom Con Queso and Hopi Corn Salsa, because they have the potential to…
Food Poison Journal
Botulism: Rare but Potentially Deadly Foodborne Illness
By Dave Babcock
Of the many types of food poisoning that make up our case list, likely none is more frightening than botulism. Botulism is paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin. The nerve toxin…
Botulism Blog
Barb’s Local Style Black Bean Sauce and Ohana Flavors Black Bean Sauce recalled due to Botulism risk
Hawaii Business Group Inc., Barb's Favorite Recipes and Ohana Seafoods are recalling Barb's Local Style Black Bean Sauce and Ohana Flavors Black Bean Sauce because of possible health risks due…