The World Health Organization has warned of a rising risk of botulism from eating spoiled or improperly stored food, and has stressed the importance of seeking timely medical care to prevent the illness from worsening.<\/p>\n
The agency said on Tuesday, 31 Sunbula, on X that botulism is a serious disease caused by toxins in contaminated food.<\/p>\n
The WHO said stomach pain, vomiting, weakness, blurred vision, difficulty speaking and trouble breathing are among the symptoms of the disease.<\/p>\n
According to the organization, early diagnosis and getting medical help at the right time can prevent the patient\u2019s condition from becoming more severe and save lives.<\/p>\n
The WHO also emphasized proper storage and safe preparation of food, saying that following food safety principles plays an important role in preventing botulism.<\/p>\n
Botulism is a rare but dangerous disease usually linked to eating contaminated food or food stored in unsafe conditions, which is why health authorities stress adherence to food safety standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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