Botulism -- United States
State health officials said they are investigating a man's death and illnesses of 4 others possibly related to botulism following a New Year's Day dinner in Nome where fermented beluga whale flipper and other traditional Alaska Native foods were served. A "big concern" is the aged beluga flipper that has tested "preliminary positive" for a botulism toxin, said Louisa Castrodale, an epidemiologist with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. State officials are awaiting final
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