Norway has identified two additional cases linked to an ongoing botulism outbreak in Spain, raising the total number of affected individuals to 11.
The outbreak is associated with various packaged brands of Spanish omelet (tortilla de patata), a dish crafted from potatoes and eggs. These products were purchased from diverse supermarkets across different regions.
The Norwegian instances are related to individuals who visited Barcelona from July 10 to 23.
The first case involves a 38-year-old man who displayed symptoms on July 23. His consumption of the suspected product occurred between July 17 and 23. His health deteriorated, leading to hospitalization on August 10, ICU admission on August 12, and subsequent treatment involving botulinum antitoxin.
The second case is classified as a probable instance. A 38-year-old woman exhibited botulism symptoms commencing on July 22. She acknowledged consuming the implicated product from July 14 to 20. However, her condition did not warrant hospitalization or specialized treatment.
This updated information underlines the significance of vigilance and swift response in addressing foodborne outbreaks, underscoring the potential consequences of contaminated food products.
