OB-2026-0104
Botulinum toxin
Home-canned vegetables (commercial mislabel) outbreak in Italy (Europe)
CriticalContainedItaly
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Improperly labeled small-batch product sold as shelf-stable; full recall completed.
6
Cases
6
Hospitalized
1
Deaths
May 22, 2026
Reported
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Timeline
- May 8, 2026First case cluster identified in surveillance data
- May 15, 2026Laboratory confirmation of Botulinum toxin
- May 22, 2026Public notification issued by ISS / RASFF
- Jun 1, 2026Recall completed; control measures verified
Affected ingredients
Home-style canned vegetablesPreserved beans