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Japan reports first infant botulism death

Japan reported its first infant botulism death after a baby boy was poisoned by honey.

Botulism grows in low-oxygen environments
Botulism grows in low-oxygen environments Source: Flickr / Jason Wilson CC BY 2.0

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Pediatricians pointed out that as honey can be easily contaminated with toxin-producing bacteria, feeding it to babies who have not developed gut flora may lead to malfunction of neurotransmitters, muscle weakness, and even respiratory failure or sudden death.


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