Pathogens and toxins
Clostridium: recalls, alerts and outbreaks
This page brings together the 3 stories about Clostridium that the TAAG editorial team selected and summarised between Oct 7, 2026 and Oct 30, 2026, based on notices from health authorities and specialist sources. By type of story: Health Alert (1), Outbreak (1), and Product Recall (1). Countries with the most stories: Switzerland (1), Czechia (1), and United States (1).
Every story can be read in full on TAAG Insights, with its publication date, country and cited original source and, where relevant, the related laboratory analysis. The list runs from newest to oldest. At the bottom of the page you will find the other pathogens, countries and story types on TAAG Insights to keep exploring.
3 stories, newest first
MicrobiologyHealth Alert · Czechia
Czech Republic Warns of Clostridium botulinum Type A in Sliced Almonds Processed in Italy With Raw Material From the United States
The Czech Republic notified RASFF, in a serious risk alert validated on October 16, of Clostridium botulinum with type A toxin genes in blanched sliced almonds from Italy made with U.S. raw material; on October 30 it warned consumers about 60-gram packs.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyProduct Recall · United States
United States Recalls Cold-Smoked Sprats over Clostridium botulinum Risk Following an FDA Inspection
About 560 pounds of unbranded cold-smoked sprats sold in bulk in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are being recalled after an FDA inspection found they were produced without the necessary controls against Clostridium botulinum.
· 4 min
MicrobiologyOutbreak · Switzerland
Switzerland: Two Cases of Foodborne Botulism in Valais Lead to Recall of Pork Hock Terrine in Glass Jar
The canton of Valais reported on October 7 two cases of foodborne botulism, and the FSVO, through the RecallSwiss app, published the recall of a 360-gram pork hock terrine in a glass jar sold at markets and some butcher shops.
· 4 min
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