title: Two outbreaks of botulism associated with consumption of green olive paste, France, September 2011.
abstract: Two family outbreaks of botulism (a total of nine cases) were identified in south-east and northern France in early September 2011. The source of infection was considered to be a ground green olive paste. Botulinum type A toxin was identified in seven cases and in the incriminated olive paste. Incorrect sterilisation techniques were observed at the artisanal producer’s workshop. These episodes highlight the potential public health threat of Clostridium botulinum linked to inadequate sterilisation of food products.
authors.affiliation: Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, Avignon, France.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Pingeon
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vanbockstael
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Popoff
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Deschamps
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pradel
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dupont
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Spanjaard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Houdard
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mazuet
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Belaizi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bourgeois
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lemgueres
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Debbat
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Courant
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Quirin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Malfait
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000009:adverse effects; D001906:Botulism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control; D005506:Food Contamination; D057141:Food, Preserved / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology*; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D031658:Olea / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A