Botulism

Dogs become vulnerable to toxins and toxicants and loose their natural immune protection. Nutritionally inadequate diets lead to defective adrenal glands unable to manufacture adequate cortisol, a hormone vital for health and resistance to infectious disease They will never tell you about this. They are speechless victims of human toxic environment.  They just beg for your food... The Three Leading Causes of Death in Dogs are: 1. Cancer 2. Heart Disease 3. Kidney Disease Cancer : The...Read Full Story

AP Reports: The popular anti-wrinkle drug Botox and a competitor have been linked to dangerous botulism symptoms in some users, cases so bad that a few children given the drugs for muscle spasms have died, the government warned Friday. Botox contains botulinum toxin, which blocks nerve impulses to muscles, causing them to relax. The Food and Drug Administration's warning includes both Botox, a wrinkle-specific version called Botox Cosmetic, and its competitor, Myobloc, drugs that all use...Read Full Story

Date Published: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Some apple and carrot portable pouch baby foods, manufactured by Plum Organics of Emeryville, California, is being recalled over potential botulism contamination, the Associated Press (AP) just announced. The AP reported that the recalled apple and carrot Plum Organics baby food was sold individually throughout the United States at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. The recalled Plum Organics baby food was sold in 4.22-ounce pouches...Read Full Story

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a warning to not consume tapenade or spreadable dried tomato paste manufactured by the French food company La Ruche. French health authorities reported an outbreak of botulism in France linked to La Ruche’s products sold under the brand names “Les délices de Marie-Claire,” “Terre de Mistral,” [...]Read Full Story

    * over 2 years ago chained_bear said       Like, maybe when you're trying to get botulism, but you mess up?     * over 2 years ago reesetee said       Or maybe it's botulism that just can't get anything right. 1 older comment » No definitions are available for botchulism. View all » Examples     * "Sly Stallone reminds me of the mountain of mashed potatoes that Dreyfus obsessively constructed in Close Encounters of the Third Kind all craggy and soggy-muscled … except older and with more...Read Full Story

Date Published: Friday, February 5th, 2010 Haifa Smoked Fish, located in Queens, New York, is recalling Haifa brand vacuum packaged Whole Schmaltz Herring with the lot number 20, because the product was found to be uneviscerated and may pose a botulism risk , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The lot being recalled is a product of Norway and is individually vacuum-packed in clear plastic pouches with lot # 20 indicated on the label. The recalled Haifa...Read Full Story

Stories of homemade food gifts around the holidays are rife with tales of unwanted nonfood objects making their way into gifts—a used Band-Aid and cat hair were noted—but so, too, are stories about foodborne illnesses , says MSNBC. As we continue wading through the economic downturn, gifts made in the kitchen are increasing, according to Jarden Home Brands—it manufacturers Ball and Kerr jars—and sales of canning products such as pectin and jars have been on an upswing, said MSNBC . Last...Read Full Story

Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food. This is because of fears over potential botulism contamination. The recalled product is sold in 4.22-ounce pouches and company is concerned that the baby food may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. No reports of illness have surfaced in the news yet. Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is...Read Full Story

FDA Expands Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Certain Castleberry’s Food Products and Dog Food.   Botulism Can be Fatal Washington, DC (rushprnews) July 23, 2007- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its July 18 warning to consumers. This expansion is for consumers and pet owners regarding canned food products and dog [...]Read Full Story

Linked from http://www.rushprnews.com/press/archives/1231137 --- FDA Warns of Potential Botulism Risk from Canned French Cut Green Beans Product Marketed Under a Variety of Brand NamesRead Full Story