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Botulism from food causes the death of a respected outdoorsman from Jackson Hole

By Dan Flynn on December 3, 2022

Wyoming social media reports the death of 55-year-old Hans Russell, who succumbed to botulism after being conscious but also completely paralyzed for several weeks in a Salt Lake City hospital.

Russell was a popular outdoorsman…

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Data shows experimental botulism antitoxin highly effective in adults

By News Desk on June 21, 2019

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…
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Norwegian fish dish linked to botulism case

By Joe Whitworth on January 15, 2019

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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Researchers find possible antidote for paralysis in botulism cases

By News Desk on November 26, 2018

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…
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Homemade food responsible for botulism outbreak in Denmark

By Joe Whitworth on July 4, 2018

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 recalls 2 tons of pork soup for botulism risk

By News Desk on February 8, 2018

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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Caviar recall update No. 10 by Imperial, VIP for botulism risk

By News Desk on February 3, 2018

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…
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Holiday Hazard: ‘Canned’ bread a recipe for botulism poisoning

By Kelsey M. Mackin on December 12, 2017

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 …
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CDC report shows foodborne botulism poisoning increasing

By Coral Beach on June 20, 2017

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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