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Nearly 30 cases of the rare condition have been reported in North East England
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Regulators are urgently investigating the suspected illegal sale of fake botox after dozens of botulism cases were reported in North East England.
Botulism is a potentially fatal condition caused by a bacteria-produced toxin, which attacks the body’s nerves and can cause paralysis of the muscles and respiratory system. It is extremely rare, with just six cases recorded across England in 2023-24.
