Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Botulism – USA (02): (AK) fermented whale flipper
PRO/EDR> Botulism – USA (02): (AK) fermented whale flipper
Botulism -- United StatesState health officials said they are investigating a man's death and illnesses of 4 others possibly related to botulism following a New Year's Day dinner in Nome where fermented beluga whale flipper and other traditional Alaska Native foods were served. A "big concern" is the aged beluga flipper that has tested "preliminary positive" for a botulism toxin, said Louisa Castrodale, an epidemiologist with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. State officials are Read more [...]
