By NewsDesk @bactiman63
Officials in the Volgograd region in Southern Russia have reported 60 botulism cases in the first half of 2020, according to Russian media (computer translated).
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Of the sixty cases, six fatalities were reported.
About 200 people suffer from this severe disease affecting the central nervous system in the region every year. Now the inhabitants of the region are actively engaged in the preparation of homemade canned food for the winter.
This has prompted the Office of Rospotrebnadzor in the Volgograd region to put some restrictions.
Experts advise against buying pickles on the street and homemade smoked meats. Housewives should not reduce the amount of salt and vinegar or shorten cooking time during home preservation.
Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
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