Cottage food producers are small-scale, home-based food businesses that are an important part of our local economy, and they rely on community support to thrive.

The number of incidents handled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has remained stable but the authority has warned investigations are getting more ...

P. East Trading Corp Distributors of Bronx, NY, is recalling its Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product, found to be over 5 inches in length and ...

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 ...

Botulism occurs when Clostridium botulinum bacteria produces toxins (Picture: Getty Images/Science Photo Libra) Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by ...

“Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a prescription-only medicine and should only be available in the UK under the supervision of a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional,” she continued.

Several people from County Durham and Darlington are being treated for suspected botulism, after recent cosmetic procedures, involving what is commonly known as Botox. The UK Health Security ...

She added: “If you have had a recent botulinum toxin treatment and are having symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or drooping eyelids, contact NHS 111 for further advice and seek treatment.

Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for ...

What are the effects of the interactions between bacterial toxins and the gastrointestinal mucosa?

Bacterial pathogenesis is the process by which bacteria infect and cause disease in a host. Not all bacteria are pathogens and have the ability for pathogenesis (also known as virulence). Ryan et ...

Clostridium chauvoei is a Gram‐positive, spore‐forming bacterium that causes blackleg, a rapidly progressing and often fatal disease in cattle. Characterised by extensive myonecrosis and ...