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08/28/2012
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ANVISA and the Ministry of Health show that there is a suspected outbreak of botulism being investigated by the State of São Paulo. Four people from the same family, living in the City of New Canaan Paulista, developed symptoms compatible with the disease and have been treated with antivenom.
Lots of food-related cases have been interdicted for sanitary surveillance of São Paulo and are detailed below.
Anvisa warning that lots of these products should not be consumed while the investigation is not completed.
Lots of suspect products
- Canned Corn, Mark I, Expiration 07/2014, Lot 300437, produced by Coniexpress SA Food Industry, CNPJ 50955707/0001-72, situated GO Highway 080, Km 26, Nerópolis, GO
- Mortadella Star, Made of 16/07/2012, 13/10/2012 Validity, Lot 160712, produced by Slaughterhouse Frigoestrela Refrigerator, CNPJ 52645009/0011-25 located in Aparecida Chácara s / n, Block A, Rural Zone, Star D'Oeste, SP.
Measurements
Surveillance of the State of Goiás and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply were contacted to conduct inspections of manufacturing units responsible for production of the products investigated and report map of their distribution.
Anvisa keep consumers informed on the progress of investigations and adopt the necessary measures if new evidence and facts are identified.
Botulism
Botulism is a non-contagious disease caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is characterized clinically by neurologic and / or gastrointestinal. The disease can have severe outcome, requiring prolonged hospitalization.
Source: ANVISA
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