Data Report
Other Viruses => Other Viruses And Diseases => Topic started by: Steve on June 17, 2024, 03:32:40 pm
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SUMMARY - One person is now dead as a result of a botulism outbreak in Russia that started in mid-June of this year, the source of which is reported to be a ready-to-eat salad with canned beans. 369 people have been known to be hospitalized as a result of this outbreak, although some have since recovered. 218 people are currently in the hospital with 38 people on ventilators.
LINK - https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/06/25/a-botulism-outbreak-in-russia-leaves-1-dead-scores-more-hospitalized-after-eating-readymade-salads/ (https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/06/25/a-botulism-outbreak-in-russia-leaves-1-dead-scores-more-hospitalized-after-eating-readymade-salads/)
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SUMMARY - Dozens more people have been found to be affected by the botulism outbreak in the country of Russia, some seriously and some as far away as over 440 miles (700 km). The source is a salad made by a popular delivery service named "Kukhnya Na Rayone." Three people from that company have been arrested in connection with the outbreak as the investigation continues. Despite the seriousness of the outbreak, no deaths have been reported as of yet.
LINK - https://apnews.com/article/russia-botulism-outbreak-salads-arrests-06a570bd738692e735262a13846d3195 (https://apnews.com/article/russia-botulism-outbreak-salads-arrests-06a570bd738692e735262a13846d3195)
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SUMMARY - 121 people have been sickened with botulism in the country of Russia. The outbreak occurred in the city of Moscow and has been linked to salads by a popular online delivery service. 55 of those sickened are in serious condition and 30 are in intensive care. Botulism is a food-borne illness that may be life-threatening if identified and treated promptly.
NOTE - The original subject title for this thread was "Botulism - Russia - 121 known cases - Linked to salads" but it has been changed to reflect the changing nature of the thread.
LINK - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doexns-hospitalized-suspected-botulism-salad-moscow-criminal-probe/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doexns-hospitalized-suspected-botulism-salad-moscow-criminal-probe/)