Del Monte Foods is recalling more than 64,000 cases of canned corn that was not properly processed, which can result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens that can lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.
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Foodborne botulism suspected in two children
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 eating food that was improperly
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Researchers find possible antidote for paralysis in botulism cases
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 by botulism.
There is no
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Botulism strikes 4 infants; FDA warns parents against using honey on pacifiers
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 they became sick.
The first
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FAO helps to improve fish safety in Ukraine
The FAO is helping Ukraine improve the safety of its fishery products and boost exports to Europe.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN said based on findings of an assessment in 2016 and
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Kraft Heinz Co. recalls Taco Bell cheese sauce for botulism risk
The Kraft Heinz Food Co. is recalling what is likely more than 100,000 jars of cheese dip from unnamed retailers nationwide because they
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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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Homemade food responsible for botulism outbreak in Denmark
An outbreak of foodborne botulism in Denmark, with six confirmed cases, has been linked to a homemade dish served at a private party in June.
Fødevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration) said a sample from
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Smoked Wild Coho Salmon recalled for botulism risk
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 the products because
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Guymon Extracts recalls 2 tons of pork soup for botulism risk
Guymon Extracts Inc. of Guymon, OK, is recalling 4,202 pounds of pork soup after an inspector discovered a processing problem that may have allowed pathogen growth, including Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens, the USDA’s Food
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Caviar recall update No. 10 by Imperial, VIP for botulism risk
For the 10th time since late November 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall of Imperial Caviar and Seafood brand and VIP Caviar Club brand whitefish and salmon roe due to
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