2023 Outbreak of Botulism Associated with Seal Oil, Alaska
In December 2023, Alaska Department of Health officials investigated an outbreak of Clostridium botulinum infections associated with seal oil. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK |
| Pathogen: | Botulism |
| Vehicle(s): | Seal Oil |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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