Foodborne botulism has been linked to two deaths in an Argentinian province.
The Ministry of Public Health in Misiones reported the two fatalities and at least four other cases occurred this past week in the
Continue Reading Botulism behind at least two deaths; others sick in Argentina
Most food related infections declined but a few stayed the same or went up, according to the recently released annual report on foodborne diseases in New Zealand covering 2020.
New Zealand Food Safety, part of
Continue Reading New Zealand feels COVID-19 impact on foodborne infections
Moncton Fish Market Ltd. is recalling Moncton Fish Market brand Bar Clams that have been sold unrefrigerated from the marketplace because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, which produces the toxin that
Continue Reading Canadian market recalls clams in jars because of botulism risk
Danish officials have linked an outbreak of Salmonella to eggs produced in the country.
The Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) and DTU Food Institute investigated the outbreak which saw half
Continue Reading Denmark solves Salmonella outbreak; records botulism cases
Two studies in different European countries have both emphasized the need to improve consumer awareness and education to prevent botulism.
The first study looked at epidemiological data on foodborne botulism in Western Romania over the
Continue Reading Studies stress botulism education in Romania and Italy
Drew’s Organics LLC of Chester, VT, is recalling one lot code of Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing because of a processing issue that could allow for microbial growth.
The recall was initiated after
Continue Reading Dressing sold at Aldi stores in 30 states recalled for risk of botulism poisoning
Eliminating foodborne botulism in Ukraine will only be possible with an end to home canning and state control of commercial canned products, according to a study.
Researchers assessed foodborne botulism in Ukraine from 1955 to
Continue Reading Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine
Two people in Romania have been diagnosed with botulism, according to Agerpres, the country’s news agency.
This past weekend, a man went to hospital in the city of Arad and his wife was later diagnosed
Continue Reading Botulism cases reported in Romania; homemade ham implicated
According to South African press reports, Tiger Brands, South Africa’s biggest food manufacturer, announced yesterday that it is immediately recalling about 20 million Koo and Hugo’s canned vegetable products that were produced from May
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Tiger Brands back in hot seat; recalls millions of cans of vegetables
A mathematical model has been developed by scientists in Denmark to control the risk from Clostridium botulinum in certain foods.
The tool could be used in development or reformulation of fresh and lightly preserved seafood
Continue Reading Researchers develop botulism prediction model
