Spanish Botulism outbreak prompts report on risks

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Spanish Botulism outbreak prompts report on risks

Spanish scientists have produced a report on the growth of Clostridium botulinum and the risk of botulism following an outbreak that affected 12 people in 2023. In June and July 2023, an increase in botulism was detected in Spain linked to consumption of prepared food packaged under vacuum or in a modified atmosphere. This association was not confirmed microbiologically as the presence of Clostridium botulinum, or botulinum toxin, was not detect…

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Botulism is a food-borne disease (ETA) caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacillus Clostridium botulinum, bacteria that is present in soil and water, resists high temperatures and develops in the absence of oxygen, as occurs mainly in the case of preserves. Foods most exposed to bacteria are those packaged and sterilized by deficient techniques: mainly of plant origin, such as morones, asparagus, palmitos, flavored oils; and of animal origin…