Clostridium botulinum causes outbreaks of botulism, a sever form of food poisoning that can cause paralysis.
The FDA is investigating 16 outbreaks on its CORE Outbreak Investigation Table. Six of them are caused by the cyclospora parasite, although three have ended. Only six of the 16 outbreaks have been solved. In total, six of the outbreaks have ended. For the first cyclospora outbreak, there are 93 patients, up from 72 in … Read more
There are five cyclospora outbreaks on the FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table, which gives us a clue about how many outbreaks the government thinks is sickening thousands of people around the country. Only one has a food vehicle attached: iceberg lettuce. There 14 outbreaks on the table; seven of them have been solved. For the cyclospora … Read more
Another infant has been sickened in the Nara infant formula botulism outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All four babies have been hospitalized, and all of Nara Organic’s powdered infant formulas have been recalled. The case count by state is: California (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (1). Illness onset dates … Read more
There is a new cyclospora outbreak on the FDA’s CORE Outbreak Table. There are nine outbreaks on the table; six of those outbreak have been solved. Three of the outbreaks have ended, but the investigations into all of them are ongoing. For the new cyclospora outbreak, there are two people who are sick. The source … Read more
Prime Food Processing dried herring is being recalled for a botulism risk. The problem is that the fish was not adequately eviscerated. Clostridium botulinum bacteria and spores are more likely to be found in the viscera, or guts, of fish over five inches in length. Under certain conditions, such as being packaged in an airtight … Read more
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring is being recalled for a botulism risk. The fish was improperly eviscerated. Clostridium botulinum spores are likely to be concentrated in the viscera, and under certain conditions, the spores will produce the toxin. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of … Read more
Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring is being recalled for possible botulism risk. The product contains uneviscerated fish that are longer than five inches. Clostridium botulinum bacteria can reside in the fish’s guts, and spores this bacteria produce can grow the toxin botulism under the right conditions. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date … Read more
Connecticut Crab Company Crab Cakes are being recalled for botulism risk. The product may be temperature abused, which can result in the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have … Read more
Lotsa Pasta Olive Oil is being recalled for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. That pathogen produces the dangerous botulism toxin. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date … Read more
Belevini Dried Whole Smelts are being recalled for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. The fish is longer than five inches and is uneviscerated. That pathogen can be in the viscera of fish. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mamtakim of … Read more