California Botulism Outbreak Linked To Gas Station Nacho Cheese
A botulism outbreak in California linked to nacho cheese sold at a gas station has killed one person and sickened nine others.
Tag Archives: Botulism
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Counterfeit Botox Being Sold on U.S. Market, FDA Warns
Government drug regulators are warning that a fraudulent version of Botox may be on the market in the United States, which could pose safety risks for consumers.
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Healthy Choice Carrot Juice Recall Issued Due to Botulism Risk
Due to concerns over contamination with a bacteria that may cause botulism, Healthy Choice Island Blends, Inc. has recalled Liquid Gold Carrot Juice sold in 16oz., 32oz., half-gallon and gallon…
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Botox Brain Damage Lawsuit Results in $212M Verdict
A Virginia jury has awarded $212 million to a man who alleged that side effects of Botox caused him to suffer brain damage.
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Side Effects of Botox Linked to Muscle Atrophy Throughout Body: Study
Canadian researchers say that injections of Botox, which are commonly used for cosmetic surgery and in some cases for off-label treatment of cerebral palsy, could be causing muscles to atrophy…
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Court Approves Allergan Settlement of Botox Investigation
A federal judge has approved a $600 million settlement and guilty plea from Allergan, Inc., which has admited that it tried to market and sell Botox for unapproved uses.
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Botox May Help With Drooling and Other Cerebral Palsy Symptoms: Study
The findings of a new study provide support that Botox may help temporarily relieve moderate to severe drooling problems in children suffering from cerebral palsy (CP) and other neurological problems.…
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Botox Lawsuit Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Claim
Allergan Inc. has reportedly agreed to settle a Botox wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a nurse who died after being injected with large amounts of Botox to…
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Botox Settlement for $600M Reached to Resolve Lawsuits Over Marketing
Allergan Inc. has agreed to plead guilty to charges that it illegally marketed Botox for off-label uses, and will pay $600 million to settle the charges brought by the U.S.…
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Botox Lawsuit Over Botulism Poisoning Results in $15M Award
An Oklahoma City doctor who claimed to have suffered botulism poisoning from Botox has been awarded $15 million in a product liability lawsuit filed against Allergan Inc., the manufacturer of…
