Botulism Outbreak: Farmer's Market Pesto Leaves Woman Paralyzed

A Brazilian woman, Doralice Carneiro Sobreira Goes, spent a year in the hospital after eating expired pesto from a local farmer's market, which resulted in a botulism infection that temporarily paralyzed her. Goes experienced symptoms such as difficulty breathing and tingling tongue, and was diagnosed with botulism. She underwent extensive rehabilitation therapy and can now perform basic tasks independently, although walking remains challenging. To prevent food-borne botulism, the CDC advises refrigerating homemade oils and discarding any unused portions after four days.