Five Hospitalized in France After Botulism Outbreak Linked to Pesto

Authorities are urgently recalling 600 jars of locally made wild garlic pesto suspected to contain a deadly neurotoxin.

Five people in the Indre-et-Loire region are receiving emergency care after consuming contaminated pesto.
The French government has issued an immediate recall of the 'O P'tits Oignons' wild garlic pesto sauce.
Botulism, caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, can lead to paralysis and is potentially fatal if untreated.
Authorities are working to locate and destroy 600 jars of the suspected contaminated pesto.
Symptoms of botulism can appear within 12 to 36 hours and include muscle weakness, blurred vision, and difficulty breathing.