Tag: Botulism

Fresno County Health Department investigating botulism cases

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Following two back-to-back reports of people with botulism in Clovis and Caruthers, the Fresno County Health Department has announced an active investigation into the outbreak. According to the health department, botulism is a rare but serious illness that can attack the body’s nerves, leading to muscle paralysis. In severe cases, […]

Hundreds of Coffee Products Recalled Nationwide for Potential Botulism

The products are sold under a range of roaster and brand names. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that Snapchill LLC out of Green Bay, WI, is recalling all canned coffee products out of concern the company’s current manufacturing process could lead to the growth and production of botulinum toxin, a deadly toxin. […]