Botulisme France Sparks Urgent Health Crisis over Contaminated Pesto
Health Alert: Botulisme France
Botulisme France has become a pressing public health issue as health authorities respond to reports of five individuals in intensive care after consuming contaminated pesto. The incident was linked to a family meal that included pesto from 'O Ptits Oignons'.
Emergency Recall of Pesto Jars
Following the alarming reports on September 9, officials announced the recall of 600 jars of wild garlic pesto. Authorities are diligently working to confirm the hypothesis that botulisme is responsible for the cases.
- Five individuals confirmed in intensive care
- 600 jars of pesto to be destroyed
- Investigations by ARS and DDPP
- Recall initiated to warn consumers
The prefect of Indre-et-Loire disclosed that the investigation involves locating the sold products and notifying consumers who may have purchased the jars, which were distributed across multiple locations during markets and fairs.
Awaiting Test Results
Results from the tests sent to the Pasteur Institute are expected shortly to confirm the contamination. Reflecting on the situation, the producer expressed regret on social media about the potential implications of their product.
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