Botulism is caused by some form of infection from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Foodborne botulism is usually caused by improperly canned food or honey. Wound botulism happens when a wound gets ...

Canned food is known for its convenience and long shelf life. However, these hermetically sealed foodstuffs are not impervious from spoilage. In particular, if canned food exhibits any bulging, that's ...

Nine people in San Diego recently developed a rare but serious illness called wound botulism after using black tar heroin, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...