botulism

Botulism risk prompts warning in Czech Republic

Plus: Almost 500 people sickened in Salmonella outbreak in Prague

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Oct 2026

Botulism risk prompts warning in Czech Republic

FDA issues warning about cold smoked fish because of botulism risk; company refuses to recall product

The FDA has issued a public warning about cold smoked sprats from D&M Smoked Fish Inc. because the company has refused to recall the item that was produced

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2026

FDA issues warning about cold smoked fish because of botulism risk; company refuses to recall product

Publisher's Platform: Comments sought on FDA petition to add botulism to the infant formula testing list

No new law is needed. The list is FDA’s own, and the Commissioner can amend it.

By Bill Marler

/ 19 Oct 2026

Publisher's Platform: Comments sought on FDA petition to add botulism to the infant formula testing list

Pumpkin juice recalled because of botulism risk

Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, NY, is recalling its pumpkin juice because it may be contaminated with Botulism. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and

By News Desk

/ 9 Oct 2026

Botulism sickens two in Switzerland

Two foodborne botulism cases have been identified in an area of Switzerland. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has issued a recall for a product sold at local

By News Desk

/ 8 Oct 2026

FDA report shows investigative teams reviewed 69 incidents in 2025

The Food and Drug Administration has just published its 2025 report on the activities of the Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency Preparedness teams. The FDA’s CORE+EP was

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2026

FDA report shows investigative teams reviewed 69 incidents in 2025

Sauce company refuses to comply with cease-and-desist order issued because of botulism risk

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division has issued a cease-and-desist order to Phire in the Hole of Monroe, CT, and asked the company to

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2026

Sauce company refuses to comply with cease-and-desist order issued because of botulism risk

Pesto linked to botulism cases in Poland

The company said it was taking all necessary steps to fully clarify the matter

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Sep 2026

Pesto linked to botulism cases in Poland

Federal officials close investigation into outbreak of infant botulism traced to formula

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the outbreak of botulism traced to Nara Organics powdered infant formula to be over. In total, the outbreak between April and

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Aug 2026

Federal officials close investigation into outbreak of infant botulism traced to formula

FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration has a running account of what is making Americans sick right now. The FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table is updated weekly. Right

By News Desk

/ 13 Aug 2026

Czech officials warn of botulism in pate; more warnings issued in Salmonella outbreak traced to noodles

Public health officials in the Czech Republic have warned against eating a type of pate because of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The alert was raised following a consumer complaint about health

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Aug 2026

Czech officials warn of botulism in pate; more warnings issued in Salmonella outbreak traced to noodles

Ukraine shares outbreak data and reports deadly botulism cases

Ukraine recorded 31 outbreaks in the first half of this year including 19 botulism cases and two deaths. Data from the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer

By News Desk

/ 3 Aug 2026

Ukraine shares outbreak data and reports deadly botulism cases

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botulism

Botulism risk prompts warning in Czech Republic

FDA issues warning about cold smoked fish because of botulism risk; company refuses to recall product

Publisher's Platform: Comments sought on FDA petition to add botulism to the infant formula testing list

Pumpkin juice recalled because of botulism risk

Botulism sickens two in Switzerland

FDA report shows investigative teams reviewed 69 incidents in 2025

Sauce company refuses to comply with cease-and-desist order issued because of botulism risk

Pesto linked to botulism cases in Poland

Federal officials close investigation into outbreak of infant botulism traced to formula

FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks

Czech officials warn of botulism in pate; more warnings issued in Salmonella outbreak traced to noodles

Ukraine shares outbreak data and reports deadly botulism cases

Your Support Protects Public Health