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Botulism in Toay: One Death Confirmed, Second Suspected as Authorities Shut Suspect Shop

A Tuesday briefing follows Malbrán confirmation.

Overview

  • The Health Ministry said ANLIS-Malbrán confirmed botulism in a woman who died in Toay.
  • Officials said a second death is being examined, with collected material insufficient for a conclusive result so far.
  • Investigators raided, seized evidence, and closed a Toay property where home-made escabeches were allegedly produced, placing it under police custody.
  • The provincial epidemiology unit urged residents to avoid Juli-Mar escabeches and conservas, noting the products lack RNPA and RNE registration.
  • Authorities reported no new patients with compatible symptoms as active surveillance continues, and the mayor plans a public update on Tuesday.