Warning about the risk of botulinum poisoning from street-sold pork sausage.

Accordingly, since May 13, 2023, several cases of acute food poisoning related to botulinum toxin have occurred in Thu Duc City due to the purchase and consumption of food products without clear origin or labeling, from street vendors.

Another cluster of botulinum infections has emerged after people ate Vietnamese pork sausage, but the antidote is no longer available.

On May 14th, Children's Hospital 2 Three siblings from the same family (residing in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) were admitted to the hospital due to progressively worsening lower limb weakness and respiratory failure, suspected to be caused by botulinum poisoning. According to their family, the three children had previously eaten pork sausage of unknown origin that appeared spoiled. By the afternoon of the same day, the three children began experiencing dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Subsequently, on May 20th, information from Cho Ray Hospital indicated that the hospital, along with Gia Dinh People's Hospital and the Tropical Diseases Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City), had consulted and identified three more suspected cases of botulinum poisoning. All three patients are from Thu Duc City; two are brothers, aged 18 and 26, and the third is a 45-year-old man. According to their medical history, the two brothers had eaten Vietnamese sausage sandwiches, while the man had consumed fermented fish sauce that had been left out for a long time. Test results from Gia Dinh People's Hospital confirmed that the patients were infected with botulinum toxin originating from food.

Currently, the inter-agency food safety inspection team of Thu Duc City is investigating and handling cases of food poisoning and botulinum toxin contamination related to pork sausage and bread purchased from street vendors in the area. Therefore, people need to be more vigilant when consuming these types of food; if there are any doubts about the quality of the food, stop using it. If you experience health problems or suspect you have consumed unsafe pork sausage and bread, go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

TP Thủ Đức: Cảnh báo nguy cơ ngộ độc Botulinum từ chả lụa bán dạo - Ảnh 1. — People should pay attention to the quality of food before consuming it.

Botulinum poisoning typically occurs when consuming food containing this toxin. Botulinum poisoning is an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal condition caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium thrives in oxygen-deficient environments, such as soil, sludge, waste, and spoiled food. Botulinum toxin attacks the nervous system and causes severe symptoms.

Commonly contaminated foods include improperly processed canned foods, improperly frozen foods, and spoiled food. When consumers ingest food containing botulinum toxin, bacteria multiply in the small intestine and produce more toxins. These toxins then enter the nervous system, causing poisoning.

Symptoms of botulinum poisoning may include fatigue, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, difficulty swallowing, difficulty urinating, and impaired muscle function. Headaches, insomnia, blurred vision, and difficulty concentrating may also occur. In severe cases, botulinum poisoning can lead to muscle paralysis, loss of mobility, and even death.

If you suspect you have botulinum poisoning, go to the hospital immediately for examination. A doctor will perform tests and make a diagnosis to determine the cause of your symptoms. It is important not to self-treat or wait for the condition to resolve on its own, as botulinum poisoning can have serious and life-threatening consequences.

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