#toxicology #TOXINology
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See: [NSW public health alert botulism toxin cosmetic injections](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20250124_01.aspx), [botulism - victoria](https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/botulism#reservoir-of-clostridium-botulinum)
Sources:
- unregulated cosmetic botulism toxin
- raw honey — don’t give ANY honey to infants < 12 months
- [2025 infant formula outbreak in USA](https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/post-outbreak-response-activities-clostridium-botulinum-illnesses-associated-consumption-powdered)
Suspect if:
- Bilateral ptosis, dysphagia, dysarthria, or respiratory distress
- Generalised weakness or descending paralysis
- Recent cosmetic botulinum toxin injections, particularly from unregulated sources