The procedures in question control the growth of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which produces dangerous toxins under low-oxygen conditions.

Health officials in the UK are investigating reports of dozens of people suffering from a potentially life-threatening condition following Botox procedures in northeastern England, as well as ...

Clostridium botulinum bacteria (botulism bacillus) secretes a very powerful toxin (botox), which inhibits the motor neurons of muscle contraction.

More than eight Brits have been left needing urgent medical attention following botulinum toxin injections - they went to hospitals in one region of the UK showing symptoms of a rare infection ...

It said 14 people from County Durham and Darlington had experienced "adverse reactions" including eye drooping and double vision following the procedure involving "botulinum toxin" injections.

A cluster of at least 10 botulism cases linked to Botox procedures at a spa outside Boston is raising concerns about the safety of the popular cosmetic procedure.

Recalls P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated 'Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination ...

Recalls P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated 'Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination June 10, 2025 at 5:12 pm EDT ...

Recalls P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated 'Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination ...

P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5" in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated ...

Botulism is often caused by ingesting foods contaminated with botulinum toxin (or in the case of infants, by ingesting foods contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores), per the CDC.