Headed to Poland to watch some footy in June? The World Health Organisation has some advice: beware the botulism.

The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine between June 8 and July, 1 2012.

WHO warns that Poland has a particularly high incidence of botulism, which can be foodborne if the dish is improperly canned or preserved.