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Botulism food poisoning produces one of the most serious types of foodborne illness. The powerful toxin produced by botulism bacteria travels through the bloodstream and attaches to the nerves that controls muscles. The muscles weaken, and if the muscles supporting the respiratory system are affected, untreated botulism food poisoning can result in suffocation.
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Symptoms of Botulism Food Poisoning
The symptoms of botulism food poisoning are due to the toxin that the botulism bacterium releases. They typically appear within 12 to 36 hours after exposure, although cases have confirmed in which the symptoms arose as soon as four hours and as late as eight days after exposure. The early symptoms and signs include:
The symptoms generally progress to:
In addition, abdominal swelling, vomiting, and constipation or diarrhea may occur. Botulism food poisoning can produce muscle weakness in the neck and arms, progressing to the respiratory muscles and the lower-body muscles. A patient with botulism food poisoning could stay on a respirator for weeks.
Where Botulism Comes From
Botulism food poisoning comes from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which grows only in the absence of oxygen. That is why botulism is frequently found in canned foods that have not been adequately heated during the canning or manufacturing process. The more than 90 canned products from Castleberry's that were recalled in July 2007 are a case in point.
Clostridium botulinum has been found in foods such as:
Although any type of food poisoning can be quite unpleasant, botulism food poisoning is known as extremely serious and life-threatening. This very dangerous form of foodborne illness is contracted by about 110 people per year in the United States.
Infant Botulism — The Most Common Type of Botulism Food Poisoning
The most common type of botulism food poisoning is in infants aged six weeks to six months. Babies may ingest Clostridium botulinum bacteria in honey, corn sugar, or another contaminated food product, or they may come into contact with soil that contains the bacteria's spores.
Symptoms of Infant Botulism Food Poisoning
Often, the first symptom of infant botulism is constipation. Other signs and symptoms include:
An infant with botulism food poisoning needs immediate treatment.
Contact a Botulism Food Poisoning Attorney
If food poisoning has caused a serious illness for you or your family member, you may be eligible for a legal remedy as compensation for your losses such as medical bills or lost work time. Contact an experienced botulism food poisoning attorney today to discuss your case and explore your legal options.
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