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Botulism
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Food Poison Journal
Botulism investigation update issued
The CDC issued an update on its investigation into the botulism outbreak associated with consumption of Castleberry's chili products today in the MMWR. Interestingly, the MMWR editorial note contains the…
Marler Blog
Update: Botulism
By Bill Marler
This week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), a publication put out by the CDC, contains an update on the current investigation into the botulism outbreak that was traced to…
Food Poison Journal
Hawaii men hospitalized with suspected botulism after eating recalled chili products
Two Hawaii men have sought medical treatment after eating canned chili products contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. Both men purchased Cattle Drive brand canned chili at…
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Wailuku, Hawaii man, Jon Stockton, suffering botulism symptoms released from hospital – Castleberry Chili to blame
By Bill Marler
We have been investigating several potential cases of botulism after receiving calls and emails from around the country over the last several days. Given the widespread reach of the potentially…
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Botulism suspected in ailing Maui man
I just landed at the Hawaii airport on my way to Australia and I see the following headline:Botulism suspected in ailing Maui manHawaii health officials are investigating the case of…
Food Poison Journal
Botulism case confirmed in San Diego
Today, the California Department of Public Health and San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced that a 51-year-old woman had been hospitalized with botulism poisoning in San Diego…
Marler Blog
San Diego California Woman Diagnosed With Botulism
State health officials announce that a middle age woman from San Diego County has been diagnosed with botulism. Authorities are trying to determine if the 51-year-old San Diego County woman's…
Food Poison Journal
Cans contaminated with botulism exploding
Forbes.com carried a story written by Associated Press reporter Andrew Bridges, published today, that warns consumers - again - to throw out canned Castleberry's products. It is a message that…
Marler Blog
Castleberry’s Botulism Recall Update – Ill people in Texas and Indiana
In June of this year I posted on www.foodpoisonblog.com an entry on Botulism. I had no idea that this recall and outbreak would occur within weeks. Andrew Bridges of the…
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Castleberry Botulism scare forces wider recall
By Bill Marler
Elizabeth Weise of USA TODAY wrote today: Tens of millions of cans of chili, chili sauce, beef stew, corned beef and dog food are being recalled nationwide because of possible…