Tag: botulism

Terra Medi LLC Recalls Smoked Herring Amid Botulism Concerns

18 May 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Terra Medi LLC has issued a recall for its Karagounis Bros – Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring due to improper evisceration, which could lead to botulism. The product was distributed in MA, NJ, IL, and NY, with no illnesses…

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Botulism Outbreak Linked to Home-Canned Cactus

3 Jul 2025 1:03 p.m.

A botulism outbreak, traced to home-canned cactus, has led to eight hospitalizations after two family gatherings. The incident marks California's third-largest foodborne botulism outbreak, with all patients surviving.

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