Question - What is “pruno” and what disease outbreaks has this substance been associated with?
Answer- Pruno is a beverage that has been, at times, formulated by incarcerated individuals in prisons. The cited article notes “Pruno typically is made by fermenting fruit and sugar in water; other commonly used ingredients include potatoes, corn, bread, and rice.” Several outbreaks of botulism in prisons have been attributed to the ingestion of pruno. (MMWR. Notes from the field. 2013. February 8, 2013. 62(5):88.)
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