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NEWS ABOUT: botulism

botulism stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - Botox will now carry the Food and Drug Administration’s strictest warning for pharmaceuticals after the agency raised concerns over the risk of botulism last year, Bloomberg reports. The approval of a rival botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes prompted the review. The toxin can cause muscle weakness and breathing difficulty,... More »

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FDA • botulism • toxin • Botox • Food and Drug Administration • botulinum • neurotoxin • Allergan

Hot Dog Chili Sauce Recalled in Botulism Scare

Four hospitalized in Texas & Indiana

Jul 19, 07 7:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Federal officials have ordered a recall of certain brands of hot dog chili sauce after they were linked to four cases of botulism in Texas and Indiana. It's not clear how widely the brands were distributed, but the recall includes 10-ounce cans of Castleberry's, Austex and Kroger hot dog chili... More »

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food safety • food scare • chili sauce • botulism

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