Botulism

Botulism

A collection of articles about Botulism with blogs, videos, and photos. Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin called botulin. Botulin is a potent toxin, blocking nerve function and leading to... [more]

A collection of articles about Botulism with blogs, videos, and photos. Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin called botulin. Botulin is a potent toxin, blocking nerve function and leading to respiratory and muscle paralysis.

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An overview of botulism was given at the 2009 WEVA Congress by Nathan M. Slovis DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, CHT (certified in hyperbaric oxygen therapy), director of the McGee Critical Care and Medical Center at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington,...  
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Apple & Carrot baby food pouches sold nationally at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us being recalled due to potential botulism risk  
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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 [...]  
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A noted food contamination trial lawyer lobbies for legislation to enhance food safety with, among other things, a T-shirt encouraging Congress to put him out of business. William Marler, who has successfully litigated a number of food contamination cases involving children sickened by E. coli, salmonella and botulism, is supporting the passage of Senate legislation which would tighten food safety inspection procedures. Similar legislation...  
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"Plum Organics" Warns Against Use of Apple and Carrot Portable Pouch Foods from Possibly Tainted Batch..  
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"Plum Organics" warns against use of apple and carrot portable pouch foods from possibly tainted batch.  
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Plum Organics announced that it is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling one particular batch of its 4.  
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A baby, from Fife, is being treated in an Edinburgh hospital after contracting botulism.  
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There's a national baby food recall. Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores.  
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Boston (DbTechNo) - Plum Organics have recalled some baby food products due to them possibly being contaminated with a toxic bacteria that can cause botulism. According to a statement released by the company they fear that the product maybe contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. The product in question, apple and carrot portable pouch is [...]  
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A baby from Fife is being treated in an Edinburgh hospital after contracting the rare paralytic illness, botulism.  
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The Money TimesBaby food that could cause botulism is recalledOregonLive.comA California manufacturer is recalling a batch of baby food over fears it could cause botulism. Plum Organics said the recall ...Baby food and the potential for botulism poisoning, there and elsewhereLos Angeles TimesBaby food recalled over botulism concernsExaminer.comBaby Food Recall: A Baby Food Batch Contamination Feared by Plum OrganicsAssociated...  
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Background: Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is the most potent poison known to mankind. Currently no antidote is available to rescue poisoned synapses. An effective medical countermeasure strategy would require developing a drug that could rescue poisoned neuromuscular synapses and include its efficient delivery specifically to poisoned presynaptic nerve terminals. Here we report a drug delivery strategy that could directly deliver toxin...  
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A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life in Edinburgh's Sick Kids Hospital after being diagnosed with botulism, it was disclosed today.  
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A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism.  
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A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism.  
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A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism.  
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A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism.  
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(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – There is a warning to parents before you feed your child breakfast. Some baby food is being recalled.   Plum Organics is pulling some of its apple and carrot "Portable Pouch Baby Food" off store shelves because of possible...  
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Plum Organics is recalling some of its baby food. The baby food recall hinges around the fear of a botulism contamination in its apple and carrot portable baby food pouches. The Plum Organics baby food recall is...read more  
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Have you heard about the recent recall of baby food that might have botulism or the 2007 recall of Gerbers food that might be dangerous? Why not make homemade baby food?Contributor: Mike WhitePublished: Oct 24, 2009  
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A 16-WEEK-OLD baby boy was fighting for his life last night after being diagnosed with botulism.  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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A 16-WEEK-OLD baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism, it has emerged  
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Plum Organics has recalled containers of its Apple & Carrot Baby Food in Portable Pouches. The recall includes pouches with a best buy date of May 21, 2010 and "890180001221" marked on the bottom of the package. Plum initiated the...  
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WASHINGTON -- Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and...  
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There's a national baby food recall. Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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In the Radio Times, Ramsay says that he got his meaty face injected with a form of botulism after Simosn Cowell told him how to make it big in America...  
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WASHINGTON -- Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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wkyc.com Recall: Baby food may be tainted with botulism - http://www.wkyc.com/news... 9 hours ago from WKYC-TV - Health News - Comment - Like  
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There's a national baby food recall. Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  READ MORE>>  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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The Department of Defense has been awarded a one-year, $1.6 million contract to Honolulu-based PanThera Biopharma for research into a small molecule antidote to treat botulism, the company announced today.  
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by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Ladybugs (Searches increased by 341%). The temperature drop has brought swarms of the insects indoors. Don't worry, they come in peace: They're just looking for a warm place to rest for the winter. Carrie Prejean (+278%). The deposed beauty queen still owes the pageant company $5,200 for breast implants she received to help her "be more competitive." Botulism (+255%). Plum Organics...  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Associated Press reportWASHINGTON — Plum Organics of Emeryville, is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Sure, it may have botulism…but at least it’s organic. Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. The recalled product is sold in 4.22-ounce pouches, with a “best [...]  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Plum Organics has recalled some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination, company officials said.  
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A company recalls some of its portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Philadelphia, Oct 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The baby food company that is known for its premier organic food range, Plum Organics is recalling baby food for fear of botulism contamination. Plum Organics recalled its apple and carrot portable pouch foods over the possible botulism contamination after an apparent “error in formulation” according to the company. The product [...]  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Plum Organics has recalled a batch of baby food over fears it may be tainted with botulism.  
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Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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Baby food recalled, may be tainted with botulism  
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Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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@TCama: This is a food safety concern, not just meat safety. E. coli, salmonella, and even botulism have been found in fruits, vegetables and legumes, like peanut butter, scallions, strawberries, and spinach. Not to mention my first experience reading about food poisoning, the infamous Trini and Carmen's botulism case, where dozens contracted botulism in 1977 from home-canned peppers served at a restaurant. They used that story in an...  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.  
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The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning parents not to give their children recently recalled baby food made by California-based Plum Organics.Public Health Director Damon Arnold said today the 4.22-ounce packets of apple and carrot flavored baby food were sold at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. Arnold says there's a risk of potential contamination that could cause botulism.Arnold says symptoms of botulism include weakness...  
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Botulism baby fights for his life. A 16-week-old baby who contracted botulism is in serious but stable condition at a Scottish hospital.A baby in Scotland who... » March of Dimes Launches 7th Annual Prematurity Awareness Month ...  
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Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food.  
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The food was sold across the U.S. at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us.  
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Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food.  
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I have no idea what the original sound was, but most likely manipulated in cool edit by stretching and other effects.If you are logged in, you can see this sample here  
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THE Lough wildlife amenity in Cork has recovered following a devastating outbreak of botulism earlier this year.  
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The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores.  
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Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over...  
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Plum Organics are sold at Toys R Us. The recalled product is sold in 4.22-ounce pouches, with a "best by" date of May 21, 2010.  
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MSNBC.com is reporting that there is a national Baby Food Recall.Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores.Consumers should not use these products, even if they appear to be normal, because of the possible health risk.The recalled product is sold in 4.22...  
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eFitnessNowBaby food recalled in IllinoisQuad City TimesCHICAGO - Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted consumers to a recall of Plum Organics baby food sold at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores throughout ...Ill. warns parents about baby food threatChicago TribunePlum Organics Baby Food Recalled for Possible Botulism ContaminationInjuryBoard.com (blog)WREX.com – Rockford's News LeaderIllinois issues warning about potentially ...WREX...  
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