Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition that’s caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system.

Federal officials are trying to determine the source of Botox injections — some of the shots potentially counterfeits — linked to an outbreak of botulism-like illnesses in several U.S. states ...

Botulism is treatable, but it’s important to catch it early. As botulinum toxin moves through your body, it can lead to muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, death.

It's extremely rare Botulism is very unusual, with generally only about one case reported annually in Australia. However it's very serious. It's commonly referred to as a nerve-paralyzing illness.

One cattle producer stated on NT Country Hour: "It is very difficult to believe that 100 head of cattle die in a few days of botulism without having significant symptoms prior to the voyage." ...