Since the bacterium was discovered in a Bon Tum factory, the ministry has collaborated with the SFDA and other authorities to enforce additional measures beyond those previously implemented. The bacteria that caused a Botulism outbreak was discovered in a Bon tum factory. • New measures undertaken by authorities include suspending the distribution of the Bon Tum mayonnaise product and withdrawal from markets and food facilities in the Kingdom. The botulism outbreak was first brought to light on April 27 when Riyadh Municipality received a report of food poisoning cases linked to the Hamburgini restaurant chain. The Ministry of Health said 75 people were affected in the outbreak, which included one death, and that no new cases had been recorded.

Source: Ethiopian News May 11, 2024 14:12 UTC