Review Because cases of foodborne botulism can be very severe, and result from ingestion of contaminated food that may still be available to cause illness in others, a single case of foodborne botulism represents a public health emergency that might herald a larger outbreak. Public health actions resulting from a suspected case of botulism include an immediate search for other possible cases and identification of suspected food exposures, as well as confirming the diagnosis. Respond 1. What data would you like to have to make a recommendation to your leadership on mitigating the spread of botulism? 2. Would you initiate any control measures at this time? 3. What criteria would you consider in implementing control measures so early in an investigation?
