Medicines With Benefits: 7 Positive Side Effects That Were Discovered By Accident
If history has taught us one thing, it’s that some of the most important medical advancements come from unintentional discoveries. For evidence, one need look no further than William Roentgen’s discovery of More...
BBQ, Teriyaki sauce recalled due to possible botulism risk
Richard’s Rubs & Seasonings LLC is recalling Richard’s Too Good BBQ Sauce, Richard’s Too Good Hot Sauce and Richard’s Too Good Teriyaki Sauce because they may have been improperly processed and because More...
Food poisoning 101: 3 spore-forming bacteria that cause foodborne illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Clostridium More...
‘Bacon by brad smoliak’ recalled due to botulism risk
Kitchen by Brad Smoliak is recalling Bacon spread that was sold and distributed in Alberta due because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the causative agent of the foodborne disease, botulism, according More...
‘Hausmacher’ liver pate recalled due to botulism risk
PRESS RELEASE Ottawa, January 14, 2014 -Webbers Food is recalling “Hausmacher” liver pâté from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume More...
Middle Eastern dish, ‘Turshi’, linked to Amarillo botulism cases
In a follow-up to a story last week, health officials from the City of Amarillo and federal and state officials conclude the four cases of botulism reported last week have a common food source, a homemade food, reported More...
Amarillo health officials investigate botulism cases
The City of Amarillo Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating at least four cases of botulism, according to a press release Wednesday. Health officials say that a suspected case of botulism was reported More...
Rhode Island health officials warn of botulism risk with Mediterranean Olives
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers not to eat Mediterranean Olives: Calcidica Sweet (Brand: Bel Frantoio) sold at any Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) stores, according to a health department More...
Canada: Bar clams recalled because of botulism fears
Saint-Thomas-De-Kent, New Brunswick company, St. Thomas Fish Market Inc., voluntarily recalled several lots of Bar clams because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the etiologic agent of More...
Italian olives linked to botulism case in the UK
Health officials in the UK have confirmed the presence of botulinum toxin in a jar of Italian olives after a Oxfordshire resident was admitted to the hospital after developing botulism. This event prompted More...
Carrot juice recalled over botulism fears
FDA Los Angeles company, Healthy Choice Island Blends, Inc is recalling all sizes of LIQUID GOLD CARROT JUICE including 128oz, 64oz, 32oz, and 16 oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium More...
