Clostridium botulinum is a rod-shaped, spore-forming, bacterium that can produce botulinum toxins under low-oxygen conditions, and can lead to botulism, according to the USDA. The bacterium ...

It comes from Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which thrive in low-oxygen, low-acid, low-sugar, and low-salt environments, according to the CDC. Common sources include contaminated food ...

WASHINGTON — Canned tuna sold across the U.S. has been recalled because of a defect in the cans that could lead to contamination with a rare but potentially fatal illness. According to the U.S ...

This can lead to leaks or contamination by bacteria. According to reports, the products have not caused any known health hazards so far. The company asked people not to buy the canned tunas as they ...

Clostridium botulinum is a potentially fatal bacteria. The affected products were shipped to 27 states, including Tennessee. Canned tuna sold at some of the country's largest retailers has been ...

Botulism is always serious, though it’s also rare. The Clostridium botulinum bacteria or two related bacteria create a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves. The result can range from difficulty ...

Botulism is caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria that can affect the nervous system and can lead to muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, and even death if not treated ...

The affected cans may have a faulty pull-tab lid, which could allow them to become contaminated with the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which causes botulism. While Tri-Union Seafoods has said ...

The affected cans may have a faulty pull-tab lid, which could allow them to become contaminated with the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which causes botulism. While Tri-Union Seafoods has said no ...