Karicare Botox Levels Exceed Standards
Karicare formula has been found to contain excessive levels of Botox! The New Zealand government advises mothers not to feed this product to their babies. Recently, Karicare formula has gained popularity in China, with many purchasing it online. However, mothers should exercise caution following this development.New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries issued a statement on the 3rd advising parents to temporarily stop feeding Karicare Stage 2 infant formula to babies over 6 months old, as the product may contain concentrated whey protein powder contaminated with botulinum bacteria. New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra announced on the 2nd that some of its products may contain botulinum toxin.
The Ministry of Primary Industries confirmed that five batches of Karicare Stage 2 infant formula have been identified as using whey protein concentrate potentially contaminated with botulinum bacteria. Three batches are stored in an Auckland warehouse, one is on a cargo ship, and another is in Australia. These affected products will not be released for sale.
Separately, investigations revealed that Hangzhou Wahaha Health Food Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola China, and Dumex Infant Nutrition Co., Ltd. used concentrated whey protein powder potentially contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Further details are pending investigation.
What is Clostridium botulinum?
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that thrives in oxygen-deprived environments. It exhibits exceptional survivability in canned foods and sealed pickled products, ranking among the most potent toxins known today.Botox is a deadly pathogen that secretes toxins during reproduction, making it one of the most potent proteins. Military forces often utilize this toxin for biochemical weapons. When ingested and absorbed, it damages the nervous system, causing symptoms such as dizziness, breathing difficulties, and muscle weakness.
Hazards of Botox
Botox can cause poisoning.Botulism poisoning occurs through oral ingestion. As long as food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum is not strongly acidic or alkaline and is stored in an oxygen-free environment, the bacteria can multiply extensively and produce toxins. If the food is not thoroughly heated before consumption, the bacteria and toxins cannot be destroyed, leading to poisoning.Botulinum toxin is an exotoxin secreted by the ubiquitous microorganism Clostridium botulinum. It ranks among the world's most potent toxic proteins, exhibiting toxicity over 10,000 times greater than arsenic. The lethal oral dose for humans is 8–10 μg. A single grain of rice-sized amount (20 mg) could poison 2,000 people.