Botulinum toxin (BoNT), often referred to as a “miracle poison,” is one of the deadliest biological substances known to man. 1 BoNT is a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. A rod-shaped ...

Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling certain canned tuna products sold at Costco, H-E-B, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and other stores. There was a defect in manufacturing the “easy open” pull tab on the ...

ByHeart organic infant formula is being recalled after being linked to a botulism outbreak in 12 states. Photo by: Business Wire / Associated Press Editor’s note: “Behind the News” is the product of ...

ByHeart announced on Thursday that its own testing identified the bacterium that causes botulism in its baby formula, which is linked to an ongoing infant botulism outbreak that has doubled since last ...

The life-threatening illness has sickened at least 23 infants since August. Here’s how it spreads and how it’s treated. By Maggie Astor An outbreak of botulism tied to contaminated baby formula has ...

Spanish scientists have produced a report on the growth of Clostridium botulinum and the risk of botulism following an outbreak that affected 12 people in 2023. In June and July 2023, an increase in ...

Infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies across 15 states may still be on store shelves even after being recalled, federal health officials say. As of Wednesday, ...

In September this year in Rome, an older woman died, and her daughter spent a week in intensive care after eating a few spoonfuls of a frozen artichoke soup bought at their local supermarket. Only ...

Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by botulinum toxin, a toxin produced by a bacterium called ...

Botulism is a rare but potentially deadly illness caused by toxins from Clostridium bacteria. It can develop from contaminated food, wounds, or in infants’ intestines. Knowing the symptoms, causes, ...