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Soup, Pickles, and Pickled Beets Recalled for Botulism in CA
Sister Sara’s soup, pickles, and pickled beets have been recalled for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. Thje recall is posted on the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) website. The product list is as follows: Sister Sara’s Good For You Soup • one-quart (32 oz.) • glass jar Sister Sara’s Bread and Butter Pickles • one-pint […]
NYC Health Department Links Fresh Bulk Tofu to Two Reported Cases of Botulism
April 3, 2012 by foodsafeguru
Non-refrigerated fresh bulk tofu purchased from any New York City market should be disposed of immediately. Botulism is a rare foodborne illness that can be fatal. The New York City Health Department is investigating one confirmed and one suspect case of botulism, a rare but serious foodborne illness caused by an extremely potent toxin. New […]
FDA Issues Botulism Warning for Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds
November 7, 2011 by safefoodmom
The FDA warned consumers not to eat Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds. Following is the complete news announcement from the FDA via PRNewswire: SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following Fast Facts are being released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Fast Facts FDA is warning consumers not […]
12 inmates get botulism from “toilet” brew
October 7, 2011 by foodsafeguru
The Salt Lake Valley Health Department confirmed Wednesday it is investigating an illness — suspected to be botulism from home-made alcohol brewed in a cell — that has sickened 12 inmates at the Utah State Prison. Eight inmates, three of whom are in critical condition, are receiving treatment at a local hospital, and four are […]
January 14, 2013 by foodsafeguru
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