More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox

Posted: 22nd July 2025

Source: Fake Botox suspected in dozens of poisoning cases – BBC News

Thirty-eight cases of botulism poisoning have been recorded in England in the last six weeks after the suspected use of unlicensed Botox-like products in cosmetic procedures, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, a key ingredient in the injection.

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