Warning on botulism outbreak in France

The Food Standards Agency is warning people not to consume certain branded foods that have been linked to an outbreak of botulism in France. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that causes muscle weakness and breathing problems, and can be fatal.

The pastes and spread affected are not distributed in the UK but may have been bought in France or off the Internet. They are produced by a company called La Ruche, based in Cavaillon, France, and are branded as:

• Les Délices de Marie Claire
• Terre de Mistral
• Les Secrets d'Anaïs
• Read full article at: http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2011/sep/botulism