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botulism

[boch-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈbɒtʃ əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
food poisoning
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Five people are receiving emergency medical care in France for suspected botulism linked to eating pesto.

From BBC

A disapproving Gov. Ronald Reagan wished aloud for an outbreak of botulism.

From Los Angeles Times

US health officials warned last week of a botulism outbreak tied to counterfeit Botox, which has sickened 22 people in 11 states - some of whom have since been in hospital.

From BBC

Six people were treated for suspected botulism, health officials said.

From Seattle Times

It is still unclear how the cows were infected — whether by contact with birds, or via feed made from litter waste — but litter has been associated with previous outbreaks of disease, including botulism.

From Los Angeles Times