Botulism

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Almond milk brand recalled in NSW after link to life-threatening ... (The Guardian)

Consumers are being warned not to drink Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk following a New South Wales recall.

[Food](https://www.theguardian.com/food) Authority is investigating the manufacturing of the product to determine the possible cause of the contamination. [Health](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/health) said initial investigations confirmed the presence of botulinum toxin in a sample of the milk. NSW Health advises the recalled product is not safe to consume and is asking people to check their fridge and cupboards and dispose of the milk or return it to the supermarket for a refund. [Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/29/email-newsletters-guardian-australia-best-daily-news-emails-newsletter-free-sign-up-inbox-subscribe-headlines?CMP=copyembed) [email newsletters for your daily news roundup](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/29/email-newsletters-guardian-australia-best-daily-news-emails-newsletter-free-sign-up-inbox-subscribe-headlines?CMP=copyembed) [Woolworths](https://www.theguardian.com/business/woolworths-australia) in NSW. [New South Wales](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/new-south-wales) after it was linked to a case of potentially life-threatening botulism.

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Milk sold at Woolies linked to deadly illness (NEWS.com.au)

A popular brand of almond milk has been urgently recalled after it was linked to a case of a severe paralysis illness.

“These symptoms can progress to paralysis of the arm muscles and continue down the body to the trunk and legs, and paralysis of breathing muscles can be fatal,” Ms Glasgow said. “The NSW Food Authority is investigating the manufacturing of the product to determine the possible cause of the contamination,” a statement from NSW Health said. “Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.”

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Popular almond milk recalled amid link to botulism case (The New Daily)

A popular almond milk is being urgently recalled after the product was found to contain toxins that could cause serious illness.

Consumers are advised to check their fridges and cupboards for the affected milk. While these symptoms occur commonly due to a number of health conditions, with botulism it is usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth and difficulty swallowing. The NSW Food Authority is investigating the manufacturing of the product to determine the possible cause of the contamination. “These symptoms can progress to paralysis of the arm muscles and continue down the body to the trunk and legs, and paralysis of breathing muscles can be fatal. “Early symptoms of food-borne botulism include weakness, fatigue and vertigo. The contamination was identified when a person developed severe symptoms of botulism after drinking the milk,

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Woolworths supermarket milk recall: NSW Health confirms botulism ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The person was admitted to hospital after drinking the contaminated milk, where they continue to receive treatment.

While these symptoms occur commonly due to a number of health conditions, with botulism it is usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth and difficulty swallowing. The recalled product has been available in Woolworths stores in NSW and has a best before dates of March 1, 2023. [Woolworths](https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/woolworths) supermarket is urgently [recalling](https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/recalls) a popular variety of milk amid fears it has been contaminated. Investigations are now underway by the NSW Food Authority to look into the manufacturing of the product and determine the possible cause of the contamination. “These symptoms can progress to paralysis of the arm muscles and continue down the body to the trunk and legs, and paralysis of breathing muscles can be fatal. “Early symptoms of foodborne botulism include weakness, fatigue and vertigo.

Recall of long life almond milk product - News (NSW Health)

NSW Health is advising people not to consume Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk following a statewide recall of the product, which has been linked to a case ...

While these symptoms occur commonly due to a number of health conditions, with botulism it is usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth and difficulty swallowing. If you have purchased this recalled product, you should throw it in the bin or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The contamination was identified when a person experienced severe symptoms of botulism after drinking the product.

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Inside Out almond milk recalled after toxin found that causes serious ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Inside Out is recalling its unsweetened almond milk after the product was found to contain a toxin that causes a rare but serious paralysing illness.

While these symptoms occur commonly due to a number of health conditions, with botulism it is usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth and difficulty swallowing. “These symptoms can progress to paralysis of the arm muscles and continue down the body to the trunk and legs, and paralysis of breathing muscles can be fatal,” she said. “Early symptoms of foodborne botulism include weakness, fatigue and vertigo. “Consumers should not [consume] this product. The NSW Food Authority is investigating the manufacturing of the product to determine the possible cause of contamination. NSW Health said the contamination was identified when a person experienced severe symptoms of botulism after drinking the product, and was admitted to Royal North Shore Hospital.

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Australia: Vegan milk recalled in New South Wales over botulism case (BBC News)

Regulators say the recall of Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk in New South Wales (NSW) is "due to potential biotoxin contamination". It comes after a person ...

It was named after the Latin for sausage - botulus. "Consumers should not eat this product. "These symptoms can progress to paralysis of the arm muscles and continue down the body to the trunk and legs, and paralysis of breathing muscles can be fatal," Ms Glasgow said. It said the contamination was identified after a person experienced "severe symptoms of botulism after drinking the product." "The person was admitted to hospital, where they continue to receive treatment," the ministry added. It comes after a person was admitted to hospital after consuming the product.

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Almond milk recalled in NSW after link to botulism poisoning (ABC News)

NSW Health says initial investigations confirm the presence of botulinum toxin in a sample of Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk with a use-by date of March ...

The contamination was identified after a person experienced severe symptoms of botulism after drinking the product and was admitted to hospital, where they continue to receive treatment. NSW Health said initial investigations confirmed the presence of botulinum toxin in a sample of the milk. - NSW Health says initial investigations confirmed the presence of botulinum toxin in a sample

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What is botulism? Popular vegan milk brand in Australia recalled ... (WION)

Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk, a popular vegan milk has been recalled in Australia's New South Wales, after a case of botulism was reported.

It added that the contamination was identified after the person had severe symptoms of botulism. It added that the contamination was identified after the person had severe symptoms of botulism Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk, a popular vegan milk has been recalled in Australia's New South Wales, after a case of botulism was reported.

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Botulism case linked to almond milk in Australia (Food Safety News)

Inside Out Nutritious Goods has recalled JS Health x ​​Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics that was sold in Woolworths stores in ...

“These symptoms can progress to paralysis of the arm muscles and continue down the body to the trunk and legs, and paralysis of breathing muscles can be fatal. “Our thoughts are with the affected customer and we wish them a speedy recovery. While these symptoms occur commonly due to a number of health conditions, botulism is usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing. The agency said the recalled product is not safe and asked people to check their refrigerators and cupboards. Initial investigations by authorities have confirmed the presence of botulinum toxin in a product sample. The 1-liter product has a use-by date of March 1, 2023.

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