Topic
Botulism
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Food Poison Journal
State Health Department Advises Consumers Not to Drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice Due to Botulism Concerns
On Friday, September 29, 2006, Acting State Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Backer advised consumers not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice in 450 milliliter and one liter plastic bottles…
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FDA consumer advisory on refrigeration of carrot juice
Per an FDA Media Release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers of the vital importance of keeping carrot juice - including pasteurized carrot juice - refrigerated.…
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CDC: Botulism from home-canned bamboo shoots
Per the CDC, on March 15, 2006, multiple persons with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dyspnea visited the emergency department at Baan Luang district hospital in Nan province,…
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Foul odor reported: Ag Commissioner asks consumers to check milk
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is asking consumers to check their refrigerators for two kinds of milk sold at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. The commissioner's request follows Wal-Mart's announcement that…
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Harry and David’s Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade Recalled for Botulism Risk
The Associated Press reported this morning the recall of about 360 jars of Harry and David's Black and Kalamata Olive Tapenade, manufactured by Harry and David Operations Corp., because they…
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News From Oregon Extension Service: Homemade Herbs & Vegetables In Oil May Be Hazardous To Health
Garlic-in-oil mixtures, sold in jars in grocery stores, are popular with the busy cook. But making your own garlic, herbs or hot peppers-in-oil mixtures at home can be hazardous to…