Botulism is a rare but severe paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by *Clostridium botulinum* bacteria. These toxins attack the body's nerves, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. It can affect people of all ages, typically through contaminated food, wounds, or in infants. Track Botulism activity and outbreaks specific to Wyoming.
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Botulism was first linked to food poisoning, particularly sausages (hence its name from Latin 'botulus'). The causative bacterium, *Clostridium botulinum*, was discovered in 1895 by Emile van Ermengem following an outbreak. Its historical significance lies in identifying a potent neurotoxin and its role in food safety and preservation.
Botulism is not transmitted person-to-person. The primary routes include **foodborne botulism** (ingestion of pre-formed toxin in improperly processed or preserved foods, especially home-canned items), **wound botulism** (spores entering a wound and producing toxin), and **infant botulism** (ingestion of spores that germinate and produce toxin in the infant's gut, often from honey or soil).
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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If you experience symptoms of Botulism in Wyoming, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes significantly.
Emergency symptoms: If you experience severe symptoms, difficulty breathing, or signs of dehydration, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-03
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This event envelope contains reports on foodborne botulism clusters in Romania. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=b35437b8-20f0-43a8-9ca6-a3f5ef18073f)
An urgent recall has been issued for specific olive oil products due to a confirmed threat of botulism contamination. Health authorities are advising consumers to be aware of this severe risk and take immediate action to avoid consumption of the affected product. <!-- hash:30297…
This event envelope contains reports on botulism cases and clusters in Viet Nam. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=631f8978-2c97-4b49-a50a-a395b2bff139)
Foodborne botulism in the United States is a rare but serious illness caused by ingesting preformed Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin, typically from improperly processed home-canned foods. According to the CDC, the US reports an average of 15–20 foodborne botulism cases annually,…
An unprecedented outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula resulted in 48 cases across 18 states from August to December 2025, representing the first documented foodborne outbreak of this disease in US history. Laboratory investigations confirmed Clost…
An ongoing botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula has sickened over 50 babies across 19 states. The FDA has reported this critical health threat. Parents should immediately check their formula and seek medical attention if their infant shows symptoms. <!-- hash:1f240401feb7…
Recalled tuna cans containing a 'potentially fatal' botulism warning were mistakenly shipped to consumers across nine states. Immediate public action is required to avoid consumption of the affected product. <!-- hash:adc4c7cb5c781982e7a66aa9aa7d1b19 -->
An infant botulism outbreak has been reported. This condition is severe and potentially life-threatening for very young children, requiring immediate public health attention to identify the source and protect vulnerable infants. Parents should be vigilant about symptoms and known…
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