A review has revealed foodborne botulism is uncommon in the United Kingdom but its seriousness means there is a critical need for continued surveillance.
Botulism is a rare but life-threatening
Half a dozen people have needed hospital treatment in France after developing botulism from food stored in a jar.
The Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency (ARS) said it
P. East Trading Corp Distributors of Bronx, NY, is recalling its Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product, found to be over 5 inches in length and uneviscerated, has the
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, NY, is recalling its pumpkin juice because it may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism poisoning.
The product was distributed
Experts have met to discuss the risks and knowledge gaps around Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens.
At a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) meeting in Rome in February, experts reviewed
Seabear Company of Anacortes, WA, is recalling its Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder after discovering a packaging issue that could allow contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that
Spanish scientists have produced a report on the growth of Clostridium botulinum and the risk of botulism following an outbreak that affected 12 people in 2023.
In June and July
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a call for data and experts relating to parasites in food.
Approximately 30 percent of foodborne illnesses globally are caused by
River Valley Ranch Ltd of Burlington, WI, is recalling certain River Valley Ranch & Kitchens Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix because of under-processing. Under-processing may lead to Clostridium botulinum contamination.
According
Five people fell sick in China recently after eating pickled eggs contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
In July 2024, two people with suspected foodborne botulism went to the emergency department of
Tipp Distributors, Inc., doing business as Novamex, is recalling Jarritos Coconut Water 12-can cartons because the hermetic seal on the lid of the cans may be compromised.
The compromised hermetic
A botulism outbreak was one of the most serious issues handled by a Spanish food alert system in 2023.
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) uses the
