Two sisters from California end up in intensive care after eating canned cactus

• Two Sisters in Intensive Care
• Canned Nopales, Possible Cause
• Ten People Affected by Botulism

In a tragic family gathering near the Fresno region in California, a nightmare unfolded.

Two sisters who attended the event are now in intensive care after consuming canned nopales.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health reported last Friday, July 5, that the tragedy occurred.

They detailed that a total of 10 people were treated for botulism, a rare and serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which affects the nervous system.

Canned Nopales Cause Botulism Outbreak

The outbreak appears to be linked to the canned nopales consumed during the family gathering.

Additionally, the department’s spokesperson confirmed to ‘NBC News’ that one of the sisters had to undergo a tracheotomy.

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This procedure creates a breathing tube in the neck due to respiratory complications.

The hospital has discharged the other eight people affected by the outbreak, and no new cases have been reported since.

Botulism is a potentially deadly disease if not treated immediately, according to ‘Mayo Clinic.’

Symptoms of Botulism poisoning can include double vision, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, and paralysis.

This disease can develop in home-canned foods when proper preservation techniques are not followed.

This allows the Clostridium botulinum bacteria to produce dangerous toxins that invade the body.

Treatment with antitoxins is essential to combat the effects of botulism, and the affected individuals have received this treatment, ‘Mayo Clinic‘ reported.

The Fresno County Department of Public Health is investigating how the contamination of the canned nopales occurred.

Tests are being conducted to determine if other canned products in the same household might also be contaminated.

Authorities have urged the community to avoid consuming canned foods unless all proper safety measures have been followed.

The Fresno community is shocked by the incident, and many are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of the foods they consume.

The botulism outbreak has highlighted the importance of food safety and the need to follow strict protocols when canning foods at home.

The two sisters who remain in intensive care are receiving constant care and are expected to make a full recovery over time.

The swift response of medical personnel has been crucial in preventing more severe cases and possible deaths, ‘NCB News‘ detailed.

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