Signs and symptoms of foodborne botulism include: 1  Difficulty swallowing or speaking. 2  Dry mouth. 3  Facial weakness on both sides of the face.  Blurred or double 1  vision. Drooping eyelids.  Trouble 1  breathing. Nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.  Paralysis.
DOH 332-058 October 2013 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (âred tideâ) What is paralytic shellfish poisoning? Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a serious illness caused by eating shellfish contaminated with algae that contains a toxin harmful to humans.OH 332-058 October 2013 Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (âred tideâ) What is paralytic shellfish poisoning? Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a serious illness caused by eating shellfish contaminated with algae that contains a toxin harmful to humans.
Most serious insecticide poisonings result from the organophosphate and carbamate types of insecticides, particularly when used in suicide attempts. Examples of organophosphates include malathion, parathion, fenthion, dursban, diazinon, chlorpyrifos, and sarin. Some of these compounds are derived from nerve gases.