The number of people sick in a botulism outbreak due to contaminated sardines has grown to 15.
Patients include Americans, Canadians, and people from England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland and Spain.
At least ten have
Continue Reading Sardines are confirmed as a botulism source as the patient count grows
Three recently published studies have detailed foodborne botulism and Campylobacter outbreaks in Japan.
The first, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, covered an outbreak of botulism in 2021 caused by Clostridium botulinum in Kumamoto.
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Continue Reading A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan
Ten probable cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in France, according to regional health authorities.
An American is believed to be among those affected and one person has died.
The Nouvelle Aquitaine Regional Health
Continue Reading Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American
Four suspected cases of foodborne botulism are under investigation in Argentina.
In late August, the National Health Surveillance System was notified of the cases following a meeting at a house in the district of Buenos
Continue Reading Botulism sickens four in Argentina; Trichinella update shared
Norway has reported two cases that are part of a botulism outbreak in Spain, bringing the number of people affected to 11.
There is a link between patients and different packaged brands of Spanish omelet
Continue Reading Norway has two sick in Spanish botulism outbreak
The company linked to a botulism outbreak in Spain has restarted production after a series of inspections.
Five confirmed and four probable cases of botulism have been reported from June 21 to July 22. Patients
Continue Reading Producer linked to botulism outbreak resumes operations
Spanish health officials are investigating four confirmed and three probable foodborne botulism cases.
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) said cases have occurred in several different regions.
There is a common link
Continue Reading Seven botulism cases linked to Spanish dish
Delusional Sauce Co. is recalling its brand of brand Chili Garlic Confit from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product
Continue Reading Confit recalled in Ontario over Clostridium botulinum concerns
The risk of foodborne botulism is still relevant when it comes to a traditional fish product in Norway, especially if it is homemade, according to scientists.
A study assessed the risk of contamination during the
Continue Reading Study shows botulism risk is higher for homemade fish product
At least six cases of botulism have been recorded in Vietnam in May, according to health officials. Three of the patients are children.
The Vietnam Ministry of Health reported three botulism patients in Ho Chi
Continue Reading Six cases of botulism in Vietnam — one fatal; WHO steps in to help