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Phoenix Woman, Cancer Survivor, Stricken by Botulism After Dinner

3/17/2026

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Trinity Peterson-Mayes, a 24-year-old woman from Phoenix, developed botulism after eating fermented swordfish at a dinner with friends.
Two others who ate the same dish also fell ill.
Peterson-Mayes is a two-time cancer survivor who expressed fear about her diet after this incident, with a GoFundMe page having raised about $8,500 to support her recovery.

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Story summary

Trinity Peterson-Mayes, a 24-year-old woman from Phoenix, developed botulism after eating fermented swordfish at a dinner with friends.
Two others who ate the same dish also fell ill.
Peterson-Mayes is a two-time cancer survivor who expressed fear about her diet after this incident, with a GoFundMe page having raised about $8,500 to support her recovery.