Loch Maree Hotel botulism poisoning

The Loch Maree Hotel botulism poisoning of 1922 was the first recorded outbreak of botulism in the United Kingdom. Eight people died, with a resulting public inquiry linking all the deaths to the hotel's potted duck-paste. Loch Maree was a popular location for holiday makers, sports fishermen and romantic breaks and interest in the event was heightened by the hotel's scenic location. The incident ultimately led to the establishment of regulations to control home-canning in Scotland.

Loch Maree Hotel botulism poisoning

The Loch Maree Hotel botulism poisoning of 1922 was the first recorded outbreak of botulism in the United Kingdom. Eight people died, with a resulting public inquiry linking all the deaths to the hotel's potted duck-paste. Loch Maree was a popular location for holiday makers, sports fishermen and romantic breaks and interest in the event was heightened by the hotel's scenic location. The incident ultimately led to the establishment of regulations to control home-canning in Scotland.