[Botulism in Poland in 2009].

Atotal number of 31 foodborne botulism cases were registered in Poland in 2009 (incidence rate 0.08 per 100,000 population), in rural areas--22 cases (incidence 0.15) and in urban areas--9 cases (incidence 0.04). There were 22 sporadic cases (71%), 3 outbreaks of two persons and 1 outbreak involving three persons. Tinned pork meat (especially homemade) was the main vehicle of infection botulin toxin. One death due to foodborne botulism was reported.