FDA Warns of Botulism Potential in "GFS Fancy" Green Beans
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about a potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination of canned cut green beans manufactured by New Era Canning Company, New Era, Mich., and labeled as "GFS Fancy Blue Lake Cut Green Beans." C. botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism.
The bacterium produces a toxin that can result in a life-threatening illness or death.
Natural Health and Wholistic Wellness Resources in Raleigh NCCreated Friday, December 28, 2007 by T.Smith, M.S.
Edited on: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:45 AM