Foodborne botulism is rare but potentially deadly.
The death of an El Paso County, CO, woman who died this past Sept.20 has since been officially blamed on foodborne botulism, the first death of its kind
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Botulism concerns prompt recall of lobster, crab
Testing has shown some unlabeled lobster and crab is contaminated with the bacterium that causes botulism poisoning, spurring a recall.
Denis Losier recalled the lobster and crab, which are sold in jars in brine, from
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Salmon recalled in 23 states because of danger of botulism poisoning
Following laboratory tests, a Maine company is recalling cold smoked salmon because of a risk of botulism poisoning. Mill Stream Corp. shipped the fish to 23 states and sold it online.
“The recall was initiated
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Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public
North Dakota health officials want state legislators to clarify rules about so-called cottage foods because of concerns about botulism poisoning.
The State Health Council, which includes two state senators, approved the proposed changes during a
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Botulism risk prompts recall of ‘previously frozen’ frozen fishballs
Federal officials have initiated a food safety investigation after test results in Canada showed certain fishballs could be contaminated with the pathogen that causes botulism poisoning.
Mannarich Foods Inc. is recalling four varieties of fishballs
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Norovirus top cause of outbreaks in Denmark
More than 60 foodborne outbreaks with 1,600 patients were reported in Denmark this past year, according to recently released data.
Three large incidents caused one quarter of the outbreak illnesses. In 2017, 63 outbreaks were
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Temperature problems result in olive recall because of botulism danger
UNFI is recalling cases of “Arla Apetina Marinated Feta & Olives in Oil, Pitted” distributed in seven states because the product may have been exposed to conditions that allow the bacteria that causes botulism poisoning
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Possible new source for botulism toxin among issues discussed by EU network
European networks tasked with identifying emerging risks discussed 18 potential issues in 2018.
They were classified according to hazard with microbiological responsible for 10 issues, two for chemical and other, such as antimicrobial resistance and
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Four ill in Spain with botulism linked to tuna
Four people are part of a foodborne botulism outbreak in Spain after eating DIA brand tuna.
A batch of canned tuna in sunflower oil of the brand DIA has been removed from sale. The Spanish
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More grained salmon caviar recalled in U.S. for Clostridium botulinum risk
More Grained Salmon Caviar in 95-gram cans and made from sockeye salmon is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
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Canadian caviar recall expanded; botulism poisoning risk continues
Last week, Kananaskistrade grained salmon caviar was recalled from the marketplace as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) urged consumers to not eat the product because of concerns about botulism poisoning.
The CFIA has
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