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  2. Botulism - Wikipedia

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    Botulism can occur in several ways. The bacterial spores which cause it are common in both soil and water and are very resistant. They produce the botulinum toxin when exposed to low oxygen levels and certain temperatures. Foodborne botulism happens when food containing the toxin is eaten.

  3. List of microorganisms used in food and beverage preparation

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    MICROORGANISM TYPE ( Bacterium / Fungus ) FOOD / BEVERAGE Acetobacter aceti: bacterium: chocolate [1]Acetobacter aceti: bacterium: vinegar [2]Acetobacter cerevisiae

  4. Clostridium botulinum - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the type of botulism considered, different tests for diagnosis may be indicated. Foodborne botulism: serum analysis for toxins by bioassay in mice should be done, as the demonstration of the toxins is diagnostic. [62] Wound botulism: isolation of C. botulinum from the wound site should be attempted, as growth of the bacteria is ...

  5. CDC study: Hummus tops the list of foods that sickened people

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    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied 2007 data and reviewed a total of 1,097 food borne disease outbreaks that led to 21,244 illnesses and 18 deaths. Salmonella and ...

  6. Snapchill canned coffee recalled in the US over botulism fears

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    Symptoms of botulism usually appear within 12 to 36 hours after exposure to the toxin and can include fatigue, blurred vision and difficulty swallowing and speaking.

  7. Potted meat - Wikipedia

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    Spores of Clostridium botulinum can survive cooking at 100 °C (212 °F), [5] and, in the anaerobic neutral pH storage environment, result in botulism. Often when making potted meat, the meat of only one animal was used, [ 3 ] [ 2 ] although other recipes, such as the Flemish potjevleesch , used three or four different meats (animals).

  8. Botulism risk. Old sauce. Food sinks tied to sewer. Wichita ...

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    If you see problems at a food or lodging establishment, you can file a complaint. To notify the state about unsavory or questionable conditions anywhere that serves or sells food to the public ...

  9. Clostridium - Wikipedia

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    Clostridium botulinum can produce botulinum toxin in food or wounds and can cause botulism. This same toxin is known as Botox and is used in cosmetic surgery to paralyze facial muscles to reduce the signs of aging; it also has numerous other therapeutic uses.