Botulism — United States
Mississippi health officials have confirmed that 17 inmates at the federal prison in Yazoo City have been treated for botulism. At least 1 of the prisoners is in critical condition, authorities said.
The outbreak has been linked to a homemade alcoholic drink that was brewed inside the prison and consumed, authorities said. According to 16 WAPT News sources, an inmate said the drink involved orange juice, a tomato paste can, ketchup, and bread that was used as a filter.
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