Botulism is a rare but serious condition that is caused by toxins that tend to affect the body’s nerves. The condition can be ...

At least five people were hospitalised in France last week with suspected botulism after consuming locally made pesto.

All five were infected with a condition, which kills between 5 and 10 percent of its victims, at a birthday meal.

Authorities are trying to track down 600 jars of the locally made sauce, which they think is the cause of the botulism ...

Authorities are trying to track down 600 jars of the locally made sauce, which could contain a dangerous toxin that can attack the nerves Getty Stock image of pesto sauce. Five people are ...

The CDC recommends refrigerating homemade oils “made with garlic or herbs” — and throwing away any unused portions after four days — to reduce your chances of getting food-borne botulism.

the farm ministry reported five probable cases of food-borne botulism in central France, traced to a contaminated pesto sauce sold at regional market fairs. The disease, which can be fatal ...