A study shows promise for future victims of botulism poisoning, which is a particularly dangerous foodborne illness that can quickly paralyze respiratory muscles causing suffocation.
The botulism antitoxin heptavalent (BAT) therapy described in a new
Continue Reading Data shows experimental botulism antitoxin highly effective in adults
A traditional Norwegian fish dish has been recalled due to a link with a case of botulism.
Torpet Fiskeoppdrettsanlegg AS recalled rakfisk due to suspicions that consumption can cause botulism. Rakfisk is a traditional Norwegian
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A compound that strongly inhibits botulinum neurotoxin has been identified by researchers.
The compound – called nitrophenyl psoralen (NPP) – could be used as a treatment to reduce paralysis induced by botulism.
There is no
Continue Reading Researchers find possible antidote for paralysis in botulism cases
An outbreak of foodborne botulism in Denmark, with six confirmed cases, has been linked to a homemade dish served at a private party in June.
Fødevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration) said a sample from
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Guymon Extracts Inc. of Guymon, OK, is recalling 4,202 pounds of pork soup after an inspector discovered a processing problem that may have allowed pathogen growth, including Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens, the USDA’s Food
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For the 10th time since late November 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall of Imperial Caviar and Seafood brand and VIP Caviar Club brand whitefish and salmon roe due to
Continue Reading Caviar recall update No. 10 by Imperial, VIP for botulism risk
Holiday baking is a staple for many gift givers, but bread makers should take caution: Making bread in canning jars creates a readymade package, but poses life-threatening risks.
According to the National Center for Home
Continue Reading Holiday Hazard: ‘Canned’ bread a recipe for botulism poisoning
Botulism poisoning has been getting a lot of attention in recent weeks and a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows no indication that the paralyzing pathogen is going away.
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Continue Reading CDC report shows foodborne botulism poisoning increasing
