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Botulism is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and can result in symptoms such as double vision, difficulty swallowing, and paralysis. It is commonly associated with home-canned foods, improperly processed foods, and untreated garlic in oil. Prevention measures include discarding damaged cans, following proper food storage guidelines, and ensuring correct cooking and chilling practices.

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2nd-Topic Bacteria Table

Botulism is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and can result in symptoms such as double vision, difficulty swallowing, and paralysis. It is commonly associated with home-canned foods, improperly processed foods, and untreated garlic in oil. Prevention measures include discarding damaged cans, following proper food storage guidelines, and ensuring correct cooking and chilling practices.

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Illness/Bacterium Symptoms Foods Involved Prevention

Botulism  Home-canned Foods  Discard damaged cans.


Clostridium  Improperly Processed  Do not use home-
botulinum foods canned foods in a food
 Sausages and meats service establishment.
 Canned low-acid foods,  Do not mix and then
Symptoms begin 18-36 hours
such as some store oil and garlic.
upon ingestion but may range
vegetables  Follow rules for time
from four hours to eight days:
 Untreated garlic in oil and temperature
 double vision;
 Leftover, unrefrigerated control.
 blurred vision;
foil-wrapped baked  Sauté onions as
 difficulty in swallowing,
potatoes needed;
 breathing, and
 Sautéed onions in  do not sauté and then
 speaking; and
butter sauce store unrefrigerated for
 paralysis of arms, legs,
later use.
torso, and respiratory
 Do not store left over-
muscles.
baked potatoes in foil
wrapping.
 Unwrap and chill
correctly.
 Chill foods properly.

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