All articles tagged with #botulism
A 24-year-old Arizonan developed botulism after sampling a small piece of fermented swordfish, leading to paralysis and respiratory failure. She required antitoxin and a respirator, and two friends who tried the swordfish also fell ill. She is recovering and could be discharged soon, planning to avoid fish for now; experts note food botulism remains rare in the U.S., with only about two dozen cases annually.
A 24-year-old Arizona wedding planner developed botulism after sampling a quarter-sized piece of fermented swordfish, leaving her paralyzed and briefly unable to breathe. She required hospitalization and a respirator, and began recovering after antitoxin treatment, while two friends who sampled the same dish were also affected; a fundraiser was launched to help cover medical costs.
A 24-year-old Phoenix wedding planner developed life-threatening botulism after she and friends ate a homemade fermented swordfish. She required hospitalization, a ventilator, and an antitoxin; two friends also contracted botulism. The illness is extremely rare in the U.S., with about two dozen cases annually, and her recovery is expected to be lengthy.
Trinity Peterson-Mayes, a 24-year-old two-time cancer survivor, developed life‑threatening botulism after she and friends tried a homemade fermented swordfish. She was quickly hospitalized, intubated with a central line in her neck and an NG tube, and is expected to be released after weeks of recovery. Two of her five friends also contracted botulism. Doctors note the illness is rare but can cause breathing paralysis, and her mother has started a GoFundMe to support her rehabilitation.
A 24-year-old Arizona wedding planner developed life-threatening botulism after sharing a friend's homemade fermented swordfish; she required ventilation and an antitoxin at Barrow Neurological Institute and is slowly recovering, while five friends who ate the dish include two who also contracted botulism. A fundraiser has been started to cover medical costs, and doctors note that food botulism is extremely rare, with about two dozen U.S. cases annually.
California’s Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program sends handmade birthday cards to families of babies hospitalized for infant botulism, offering support months after treatment linked to ByHeart formula.
FDA warns that Genova Yellowfin Tuna cans from a February recall could be contaminated with botulinum; some suspect cans were inadvertently shipped by a third-party distributor to six chains across nine states (Meijer in IL/IN/KY/MI/OH/WI, Giant Foods in MD/VA, and Safeway/Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions in CA). Affected products include four 5-ounce cans in Olive Oil (UPC 4800073265; codes S84N D2L or S84N D3L; best-by Jan 21/24, 2028) and five-ounce cans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt (UPC 4800013275S88N; best-by Jan 17, 2028; code D1M1/17/2028). Discard or return for refunds and seek medical care if unwell; questions go to Tri-Union Seafoods.
The FDA has issued warning letters to Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons for selling baby formula that was recalled due to its link to an ongoing infant botulism outbreak, with some stores still stocking the contaminated products.
The FDA has warned major retailers Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons for failing to promptly remove recalled ByHeart infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak, which has sickened over 50 babies across 19 states. Despite a recall issued on Nov. 11, the formula was still sold at various stores for weeks, with some promotional sales continuing after the recall. The companies have been asked to respond within 15 days and are accused of not providing evidence of corrective actions. The outbreak has led to hospitalizations, and the FDA criticizes its slow communication with local health officials.
The FDA criticized major retailers Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albertsons for failing to promptly remove ByHeart baby formula from shelves after a recall due to a botulism outbreak that has sickened over 50 infants, highlighting delays and inadequate response in the supply chain.
Two people in Italy have died from botulism after eating contaminated sandwiches from a food truck, with over 17 others hospitalized; a separate incident involved a woman dying from contaminated guacamole, prompting health warnings and investigations into food safety.
Two people in Italy have died and over 17 are hospitalized after consuming sausage and broccoli sandwiches contaminated with botulism toxin, prompting a food safety investigation and recall of the affected products.
Luigi Di Sarno, a 52-year-old artist, died in Italy after consuming a contaminated sausage and broccoli sandwich, likely infected with botulism from preserved broccoli in oil. The outbreak has led to the seizure of the food truck and recalls of contaminated products, with health authorities providing antidotes and emphasizing proper food handling to prevent such cases.
A deadly outbreak of botulism in Italy has resulted in one death and nine hospitalizations after people consumed contaminated broccoli and sausage sandwiches, prompting a nationwide recall and distribution of antitoxin serum to treat affected individuals.
A Georgia mother of three was left paralyzed after receiving Botox and Dysport injections, which led to her contracting botulism and experiencing mini-strokes, highlighting the risks associated with cosmetic procedures. Despite initial tests showing no issues, she later learned her condition was caused by iatrogenic botulism, resulting in serious health consequences and a prolonged recovery.