FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno County Division of Public Well being is investigating a suspected botulism outbreak involving a number of individuals.These instances are associated to contaminated meals consumed at a household occasion Friday, June 21, in Caruthers and Saturday, June 22, in Clovis.Officers say botulism is a uncommon however severe sickness associated to micro organism that may assault the physique’s nerves, trigger problem respiration, and even dying.It can’t be unfold individual to individual.Sometimes, botulism could be unfold by the consumption of improperly home-canned, preserved, or fermented meals.Well being officers say this serves as a reminder to take care of protected meals dealing with, particularly throughout home-canning preparationCopyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.