14 Nov 2022, 02:10

Czech News Agency

Possible botulism outbreak in Moravian town of Moravský Krumlov

Since Saturday 12. 11. 2022, 15 people from the town of Moravský Krumlov and its surroundings have shown signs and symptoms of botulism. All the people reported eating canned potatoes or products containing canned potatoes. While the result of the tests for botulism are not yet known the Government issued a statement warning all citizens and tourists from eating any canned potatoes, follow safety measures while canning food and contact emergency services if they start having symptoms of botulism. All 15 people have been transported to a hospital in the city of Brno and will be visited by President Albína Reiserová and Minister of Health Zuzana Saková on Tuesday. A notice has been shared by the Ministry of Health with other Ministries in all Member States of the European Union, to be wary of canned products made in the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia and warn their citizens of the potential danger of botulism.