Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
A suspected outbreak of a rare and extremely dangerous food poisoning in Moscow left more than 120 people seeking medical help and at least 30 in intensive care, health officials said on Monday.The patients were admitted to hospital with suspected foodborne botulism, a life-threatening condition that attacks the nervous system and can cause respiratory failure and paralysis.
Deputy Mayor Rakova said there was 'no threat to the lives' of those who had been hospitalized thanks to timely medical intervention.The food delivery company linked to the outbreak, Kuchnia Na Rayone , said it had identified a 'potential risk incident' with a salad that used tinned beans, and it had suspended orders.What is botulism?Botulism is an extremely rare condition, typically caused by improperly processed food and linked to canned and preserved goods.
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